Illinois at Southern Miss
Saturday, September 7, 2002 Share
Southern Miss beat Illinois 23–20. It was their second meeting; Southern Miss leads the series 2–0.
Final at M. M. Roberts Stadium, HattiesburgHigh 91°F, low 73°FAttendance 22,183
- At kickoff
- 75°F, overcast, mist, wind 10 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Hattiesburg Municipal, 10 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
| Southern Miss | 9 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 23 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Southern Miss 56% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Illinois–Southern Miss gameSouthern Miss leads 2–0 in two meetings.
| 2002 | Southern Miss 23, Illinois 20 | |
| 1997 | Southern Miss 24, Illinois 7 |
Around this game
Illinois
- Next gamevs. Arkansas StateSept. 14, 2002
- SeasonIllinois in 2002
- ProgramIllinois history and records
Southern Miss
- Next gamevs. MemphisSept. 14, 2002
- SeasonSouthern Miss in 2002
- ProgramSouthern Miss history and records