Eastern Illinois at Southern Illinois

Saturday, September 28, 1985 Share

Southern Illinois beat Eastern Illinois 42–⁠13. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Southern Illinois led the series 4–⁠2.

AwayEastern Illinois2–⁠2 in 1985

HomeSouthern Illinois4–⁠7 in 1985

FinalHigh 69°F, low 32°FAttendance 11,200

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Eastern Illinois 53% to win. Southern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

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

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