Southern Illinois at Tennessee State

Saturday, September 15, 1979 Share

Southern Illinois beat Tennessee State 18–⁠16. It was their first meeting; after it, Southern Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwaySouthern Illinois8–⁠3 in 1979

HomeTennessee State0–⁠2 in 1979

FinalHigh 73°F, low 53°FAttendance 13,388

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Tennessee State 62% to win. Southern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1981	Tennessee State 17, Southern Illinois 14
1979	Southern Illinois 18, Tennessee State 16