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A Visual Journey: 22 Iconic Moments from Badgers vs. Fighting Illini History

A blast from the past for any Badgers fan.

Badgers vs. Fighting Illini History

On a brisk October day in 1895, the Wisconsin Badgers met the Illinois Fighting Illini on the football field for the first time. That game would be the first of 7 ties between the two teams.

Now, 128 years and 88 games later, the Badgers are making their way to Illinois for what's sure to be another electrifying showdown. Wisconsin leads t with 44 wins to Illinois' 38. Wisconsin has dominated the last decade, securing 8 wins out of the past 10 games. But Illinois has managed to tilt the scales recently, coming out on top in their last two encounters. Make sure you mark your calendars for Saturday, October 21, as it is bound to be a close and exciting game!

As they prepare to face off yet again, we take a moment to delve into a rivalry full of dramatic moments and unforgettable performances with our 2006-2022 photo gallery.

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