West Virginia at Illinois
Saturday, September 29, 1973 Share
West Virginia beat Illinois 17–10. It was their second meeting; the series is even at 1–1.
FinalHigh 80°F, low 60°F, 0.35 in. of rainAttendance 48,107
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Illinois 50% to win. West Virginia won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every West Virginia–Illinois gameTied 1–1 in two meetings.
| 1973 | West Virginia 17, Illinois 10 | |
| 1960 | Illinois 33, West Virginia 0 |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gamevs. IndianaOct. 6, 1973
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1973
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
Illinois
- Next gamevs. StanfordOct. 6, 1973
- SeasonIllinois in 1973
- ProgramIllinois history and records