Southern Illinois at New Mexico State

Saturday, September 3, 1977

New Mexico State beat Southern Illinois 29–⁠7. It was their second meeting; after it, New Mexico State led the series 2–⁠0.

AwaySouthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1977
7
HomeNew Mexico State4–⁠7 in 1977
29

FinalHigh 83°F, low 65°F, 0.28 in. of rainAttendance 11,044

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico State 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Southern Illinois leads 4–⁠3 in seven meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
1983Southern Illinois 41, New Mexico State 3
1981Southern Illinois 23, New Mexico State 15
1980New Mexico State 18, Southern Illinois 17
1979Southern Illinois 45, New Mexico State 28
1978Southern Illinois 43, New Mexico State 39
1977New Mexico State 29, Southern Illinois 7

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