Southern Illinois at New Mexico State
Saturday, September 20, 1980 Share
New Mexico State beat Southern Illinois 18–17. It was their fifth meeting; after it, New Mexico State led the series 3–2.
FinalHigh 95°F, low 54°FAttendance 15,484
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Southern Illinois 54% to win. New Mexico State won as Elo’s underdog.
Southern Illinois leads 4–3 in seven meetings, counting the two since this game.
Around this game
Southern Illinois
- Next gameat DrakeSept. 27, 1980
- SeasonSouthern Illinois in 1980
- ProgramSouthern Illinois history and records
New Mexico State
- Next gameat New MexicoSept. 27, 1980
- SeasonNew Mexico State in 1980
- ProgramNew Mexico State history and records