Middle Tennessee at Illinois

Saturday, September 12, 1998

Illinois beat Middle Tennessee 48–⁠20. It was their first meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayMiddle Tennessee0–⁠2 in 1998
20
HomeIllinois3–⁠8 in 1998
48

FinalHigh 92°F, low 53°FAttendance 35,475

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Illinois 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Illinois leads 3–⁠0 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2015Illinois 27, Middle Tennessee 25
2000Illinois 35, Middle Tennessee 6
1998Illinois 48, Middle Tennessee 20

Around this game