Southern Miss at Illinois

Saturday, September 6, 1997 Share

Southern Miss beat Illinois 24–⁠7. It was their first meeting; after it, Southern Miss led the series 1–⁠0.

AwaySouthern Miss9–⁠3 in 1997

HomeIllinois0–⁠11 in 1997

FinalHigh 82°F, low 56°FAttendance 44,519

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Miss 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Southern Miss leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2002	Southern Miss 23, Illinois 20
1997	Southern Miss 24, Illinois 7