Army at Illinois

Saturday, October 3, 1959 Share

Illinois beat No. 4 Army 20–⁠14. It was their seventh meeting; after it, the series stood even at 3–⁠3–⁠1.

Away4Army4–⁠4–⁠1 in 1959

HomeIllinois5–⁠3–⁠1 in 1959

FinalHigh 77°F, low 61°FAttendance 64,891

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Army 67% to win. Illinois pulled the upset.

Army leads 4–⁠3–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the one since this game.