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Southern Illinois at Illinois

Saturday, September 22, 1990

No. 15 Illinois beat Southern Illinois 56–⁠21. It was their second meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 2–⁠0.

AwaySouthern Illinois0–⁠3 in 1990
21
Home15Illinois8–⁠4 in 1990
56

FinalHigh 72°F, low 45°FAttendance 64,469

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Illinois 89% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

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Illinois leads 5–⁠0 in five meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Illinois 48, Southern Illinois 10
2013Illinois 42, Southern Illinois 34
2010Illinois 35, Southern Illinois 3
1990Illinois 56, Southern Illinois 21
1985Illinois 28, Southern Illinois 25

Around this game

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