Southern Illinois at New Mexico State

Saturday, November 14, 1981

Southern Illinois beat New Mexico State 23–⁠15. It was their sixth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 3–⁠3.

AwaySouthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1981
23
HomeNew Mexico State3–⁠8 in 1981
15

FinalHigh 77°F, low 34°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Southern Illinois 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Southern Illinois leads 4–⁠3 in seven meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1983Southern Illinois 41, New Mexico State 3
1981Southern Illinois 23, New Mexico State 15
1980New Mexico State 18, Southern Illinois 17
1979Southern Illinois 45, New Mexico State 28
1978Southern Illinois 43, New Mexico State 39
1977New Mexico State 29, Southern Illinois 7

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