San José State at Illinois
Saturday, September 21, 2002 Share
San José State beat Illinois 38–35. It was their first meeting; after it, San José State led the series 1–0.
Final at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL), ChampaignHigh 82°F, low 55°FAttendance 50,990
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José State | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 38 |
| Illinois | 0 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 35 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Illinois 78% to win. San José State pulled the upset.
The series
Every San José State–Illinois gameTied 1–1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2005 | Illinois 40, San José State 19 | |
| 2002 | San José State 38, Illinois 35 |
Around this game
San José State
- Next gamevs. UTEPSept. 28, 2002
- SeasonSan José State in 2002
- ProgramSan José State history and records
Illinois
- Next gamevs. MichiganSept. 28, 2002
- SeasonIllinois in 2002
- ProgramIllinois history and records