UCLA 45 Illinois 9
Because of its 10-1 record, Mike White's Illinois team is favored over Terry Donahue's mere 6-4-1 UCLA, but the Bruins romp to a convincing 45-9 victory. The Pac-10 win ties the series with the Big Ten at 19-19. It is a Rick Neuheisel show as the UCLA quarterback completes 22 of 31 passes, four for touchdowns, no interceptions. Flanker Karl Dorrell catches two touchdown passes. Bryan Wiley returns an interception 53 yards to score. Safety Don Rogers has two interceptions. Illinois cuts UCLA's early lead to 7-3 when Coach White's son, Chris, kicks a 41-yard field goal.