SMU at Illinois

Saturday, September 25, 1965 Share

Illinois beat SMU 42–⁠0. It was their first meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwaySMU4–⁠5–⁠1 in 1965

HomeIllinois6–⁠4 in 1965

FinalHigh 66°F, low 39°FAttendance 45,175

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1966	SMU 26, Illinois 7
1965	Illinois 42, SMU 0