Mid-America Classic
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The Mid-America Classic is a long-standing American college football rivalry game played in most years since 1901 between the Panthers of Eastern Illinois University and the Redbirds of Illinois State University. The 2023 season marked the 111th meeting between the two teams with Eastern Illinois’ win making the series to 59–43–9, with Illinois State leading.
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Sport | Football |
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First meeting | November 25, 1901 Eastern Illinois, 28–0 |
Latest meeting | September 16, 2023 Eastern Illinois, 14–13 |
Next meeting | September 21, 2024 |
Trophy | Mid-America Classic Trophy |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 111 |
All-time series | Illinois State leads, 59–43–9 |
Largest victory | ISU, 48–7 (1992) |
Longest win streak | EIU, 8 (1924–1931) |
Current win streak | EIU, 1 (2023–present) |
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