Illinois at Syracuse

Saturday, September 18, 1982

Illinois beat Syracuse 47–⁠10. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 9–⁠1 as played.

AwayIllinois7–⁠5 in 1982
47
HomeSyracuse2–⁠9 in 1982
10

FinalHigh 65°F, low 48°F, 0.03 in. of rainAttendance 30,128

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Syracuse 57% to win. Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Illinois leads 10–⁠1; as played, 10–⁠2 in 12 meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2007Illinois 41, Syracuse 20
2006Syracuse 31, Illinois 21
1982Illinois 47, Syracuse 10
1981Illinois 17, Syracuse 14
1978Illinois 28, Syracuse 14
1977Syracuse 30, Illinois 20

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