Louisiana at Southern Illinois

Saturday, September 8, 1979 Share

Southern Illinois beat Louisiana 17–⁠7. It was their fourth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 2–⁠2.

AwayLouisiana4–⁠7 in 1979

HomeSouthern Illinois8–⁠3 in 1979

FinalHigh 79°F, low 51°FAttendance 13,388

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Illinois 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Louisiana leads 4–⁠3 in seven meetings, counting the three 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