<page_title> 1981 Michigan Wolverines football team </page_title> <section_title> Schedule </section_title> <table> <cell> November 7 <col_header> Date </col_header> </cell> <cell> Illinois <col_header> Opponent </col_header> </cell> <cell> Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, MI (series) <col_header> Site </col_header> </cell> <cell> W 70–21 <col_header> Result </col_header> </cell> <cell> 105,570 <col_header> Attendance </col_header> </cell> </table>
On November 7, 1981, Michigan defeated Illinois by a 70–21 score before a crowd of 105,570 at Michigan Stadium.