2007 schedule
Illinois
Big Ten
Final rank
#3
Record
9-3
Points
27
Diff
+111
Scored
345
Allowed
234
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2007 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Missouri(Tier 2) | Home | 34 – 40 | L | 0 |
| 3 | FCS opponent | Home | 21 – 0 | W | 0 |
| 4 | Syracuse(Tier 3) | Away | 41 – 20 | W | +3 |
| 5 | Indiana(Tier 4) | Away | 27 – 14 | W | +2 |
| 6 | Penn State(Tier 2) | Home | 27 – 20 | W | +4 |
| 7 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Home | 31 – 26 | W | +5 |
| 8 | Iowa(Tier 2) | Away | 6 – 10 | L | 0 |
| 9 | Michigan(Premier) | Home | 17 – 27 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Ball State(Tier 4) | Home | 28 – 17 | W | +2 |
| 11 | Minnesota(Tier 3) | Away | 44 – 17 | W | +3 |
| 12 | Ohio State(Premier) | Away | 28 – 21 | W | +5 |
| 13 | Northwestern(Tier 3) | Home | 41 – 22 | W | +3 |
