Baylor at Illinois

Saturday, September 25, 1976 Share

Baylor beat No. 14 Illinois 34–⁠19. It was their first meeting; after it, Baylor led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayBaylor7–⁠3–⁠1 in 1976

Home14Illinois5–⁠6 in 1976

FinalHigh 62°F, low 47°F, 0.63 in. of rainAttendance 44,481

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois 72% to win. Baylor pulled the upset.

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

Recent meetings
2010	Illinois 38, Baylor 14	Texas Bowl
1976	Baylor 34, Illinois 19