West Texas at Southern Illinois

Saturday, September 25, 1976 Share

Southern Illinois beat West Texas 21–⁠17. It was their first meeting; after it, Southern Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayWest Texas4–⁠5–⁠2 in 1976

HomeSouthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1976

FinalHigh 79°F, low 51°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

West Texas 64% to win. Southern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 4–⁠4 in eight meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
1984	West Texas 24, Southern Illinois 17
1982	Southern Illinois 17, West Texas 13
1981	Southern Illinois 29, West Texas 22
1980	West Texas 23, Southern Illinois 20
1979	West Texas 14, Southern Illinois 0
1978	Southern Illinois 17, West Texas 3