Illinois at Air Force

Saturday, September 22, 1979 Share

Illinois beat Air Force 27–⁠19. It was their first meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayIllinois2–⁠8–⁠1 in 1979

HomeAir Force2–⁠9 in 1979

FinalHigh 72°F, low 40°FAttendance 18,178

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Air Force 52% to win. Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Illinois leads 1–⁠0–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1980	Air Force 20, Illinois 20
1979	Illinois 27, Air Force 19