Eastern Illinois at Southern Illinois

Saturday, September 29, 1979 Share

Eastern Illinois beat Southern Illinois 22–⁠14. It was their first meeting; after it, Eastern Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayEastern Illinois2–⁠0 in 1979

HomeSouthern Illinois8–⁠3 in 1979

FinalHigh 81°F, low 58°FAttendance 17,769

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Illinois 87% to win. Eastern Illinois pulled the upset.

Southern Illinois leads 9–⁠4 in 13 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.

Recent meetings
2014	Southern Illinois 38, Eastern Illinois 21
2013	Eastern Illinois 40, Southern Illinois 37
2012	Eastern Illinois 49, Southern Illinois 28
2011	Southern Illinois 45, Eastern Illinois 28
2009	Southern Illinois 48, Eastern Illinois 7	NCAA Division I Football Championship – First Round
2007	Southern Illinois 30, Eastern Illinois 11	Iaa Playoffs