Southern Illinois at East Carolina

Saturday, October 9, 1976

East Carolina beat Southern Illinois 49–⁠14. It was their ninth meeting; after it, East Carolina led the series 7–⁠2.

AwaySouthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1976
14
HomeEast Carolina9–⁠2 in 1976
49

FinalHigh 77°F, low 50°F, 0.63 in. of rainAttendance 16,200

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

East Carolina 87% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

East Carolina leads 8–⁠2 in 10 meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1977East Carolina 33, Southern Illinois 0
1976East Carolina 49, Southern Illinois 14
1975East Carolina 41, Southern Illinois 7
1974East Carolina 17, Southern Illinois 16
1973East Carolina 42, Southern Illinois 25
1972East Carolina 16, Southern Illinois 0

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