Mississippi State at Illinois
Saturday, October 4, 1980 Share
Mississippi State beat Illinois 28–21. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–1.
FinalHigh 54°F, low 36°FAttendance 60,889
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Mississippi State 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Mississippi State–Illinois gameMississippi State leads 2–1 in three meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2022 | Mississippi State 19, Illinois 10 | ReliaQuest Bowl |
| 1980 | Mississippi State 28, Illinois 21 | |
| 1923 | Illinois 27, Mississippi State 0 |
Around this game
Mississippi State
- Next gamevs. Southern MissOct. 11, 1980
- SeasonMississippi State in 1980
- ProgramMississippi State history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat IowaOct. 11, 1980
- SeasonIllinois in 1980
- ProgramIllinois history and records