Eastern Illinois at Southern Illinois

Saturday, September 13, 1980 Share

Southern Illinois beat Eastern Illinois 37–⁠35. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayEastern Illinois1–⁠2 in 1980

HomeSouthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1980

FinalHigh 94°F, low 60°FAttendance 17,150

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Illinois 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Southern Illinois leads 9–⁠4 in 13 meetings, counting the 11 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