Illinois at Missouri

Saturday, October 7, 1978

Missouri beat Illinois 45–⁠3. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Missouri led the series 6–⁠4.

AwayIllinois1–⁠8–⁠2 in 1978
3
HomeMissouri8–⁠4 in 1978
45

FinalAttendance 62,062

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Missouri 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Missouri leads 17–⁠7 in 24 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.

Recent meetings
2010Missouri 23, Illinois 13
2009Missouri 37, Illinois 9
2008Missouri 52, Illinois 42
2007Missouri 40, Illinois 34
2003Missouri 22, Illinois 15
2002Missouri 33, Illinois 20

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