Eastern Illinois at Southern Illinois

Saturday, September 10, 1983

Southern Illinois beat Eastern Illinois 17–⁠14. It was their fourth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 2–⁠2.

AwayEastern Illinois1–⁠3 in 1983
14
HomeSouthern Illinois13–⁠1 in 1983
17

FinalHigh 97°F, low 64°FAttendance 12,800

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Southern Illinois 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Southern Illinois leads 9–⁠4 in 13 meetings, counting the nine since this game.

Recent meetings
2014Southern Illinois 38, Eastern Illinois 21
2013Eastern Illinois 40, Southern Illinois 37
2012Eastern Illinois 49, Southern Illinois 28
2011Southern Illinois 45, Eastern Illinois 28
2009Southern Illinois 48, Eastern Illinois 7NCAA Division I Football Championship – First Round
2007Southern Illinois 30, Eastern Illinois 11Iaa Playoffs

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