Southern Illinois at Illinois
Saturday, September 14, 1985 Share
No. 19 Illinois beat Southern Illinois 28–25. It was their first meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 66°F, low 44°FAttendance 76,330
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Illinois 87% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Southern Illinois–Illinois gameIllinois leads 5–0 in five meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2026 | Illinois 48, Southern Illinois 10 | |
| 2013 | Illinois 42, Southern Illinois 34 | |
| 2010 | Illinois 35, Southern Illinois 3 | |
| 1990 | Illinois 56, Southern Illinois 21 | |
| 1985 | Illinois 28, Southern Illinois 25 |
Around this game
Southern Illinois
- Next gameat DrakeSept. 21, 1985
- SeasonSouthern Illinois in 1985
- ProgramSouthern Illinois history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat NebraskaSept. 21, 1985
- SeasonIllinois in 1985
- ProgramIllinois history and records