Middle Tennessee at Illinois

Saturday, September 2, 2000

No. 21 Illinois beat Middle Tennessee 35–⁠6. It was their second meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayMiddle Tennessee6–⁠5 in 2000
6
Home21Illinois5–⁠6 in 2000
35

FinalHigh 94°F, low 68°FAttendance 35,032

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Illinois 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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

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

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