2022 schedule
Illinois
Big Ten
Final rank
#2
Record
8-4
Points
26
Diff
+158
Scored
305
Allowed
147
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming(Tier 4) | Home | 38 – 6 | W | +2 |
| 2 | Indiana(Tier 3) | Away | 20 – 23 | L | 0 |
| 3 | Virginia(Tier 3) | Home | 24 – 3 | W | +3 |
| 5 | FCS opponent | Home | 31 – 0 | W | 0 |
| 6 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Away | 34 – 10 | W | +5 |
| 7 | Iowa(Premier) | Home | 9 – 6 | W | +5 |
| 8 | Minnesota(Tier 2) | Home | 26 – 14 | W | +4 |
| 10 | Nebraska(Tier 3) | Away | 26 – 9 | W | +3 |
| 11 | Michigan State(Premier) | Home | 15 – 23 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Purdue(Tier 3) | Home | 24 – 31 | L | 0 |
| 13 | Michigan(Premier) | Away | 17 – 19 | L | 0 |
| 14 | Northwestern(Tier 2) | Away | 41 – 3 | W | +4 |
