Illinois at SMU

Saturday, September 17, 1966 Share

SMU beat Illinois 26–⁠7. It was their second meeting; the series is even at 1–⁠1.

AwayIllinois4–⁠6 in 1966

HomeSMU8–⁠3 in 1966

FinalHigh 75°F, low 65°F, 0.15 in. of rainAttendance 28,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois 59% to win. SMU won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings.

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