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Illinois at Knox

Saturday, October 7, 1899

Illinois beat Knox 5–⁠0. It was their third meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 3–⁠0.

AwayIllinois3–⁠5–⁠1 in 1899
5
HomeKnox4–⁠4–⁠1 in 1899
0

FinalHigh 70°F, low 36°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Illinois 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Illinois–Knox game

Illinois leads 7–⁠0 in seven meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
1905Illinois 6, Knox 0
1904Illinois 11, Knox 0
1903Illinois 29, Knox 5
1900Illinois 16, Knox 0
1899Illinois 5, Knox 0
1897Illinois 64, Knox 0

Around this game

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