New Mexico State at Southern Illinois

Saturday, October 29, 1983

Southern Illinois beat New Mexico State 41–⁠3. It was their seventh meeting; Southern Illinois leads the series 4–⁠3.

AwayNew Mexico State5–⁠6 in 1983
3
HomeSouthern Illinois13–⁠1 in 1983
41

FinalHigh 75°F, low 48°FAttendance 14,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Southern Illinois 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Southern Illinois leads 4–⁠3 in seven meetings.

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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