Southern Illinois at Louisiana

Saturday, November 18, 1978 Share

Southern Illinois beat Louisiana 10–⁠9. It was their third meeting; after it, Louisiana led the series 2–⁠1.

AwaySouthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1978

HomeLouisiana3–⁠8 in 1978

FinalHigh 67°F, low 51°FAttendance 11,150

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Louisiana 56% to win. Southern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Louisiana leads 4–⁠3 in seven meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
1982	Louisiana 20, Southern Illinois 10
1981	Southern Illinois 41, Louisiana 0
1980	Louisiana 21, Southern Illinois 3
1979	Southern Illinois 17, Louisiana 7
1978	Southern Illinois 10, Louisiana 9
1977	Louisiana 24, Southern Illinois 0