Western Illinois at Illinois State
Saturday, March 20, 2021 Share
Illinois State beat Western Illinois 26–18. It was their 30th meeting; after it, Illinois State led the series 17–13.
Final at Hancock Stadium, NormalTV: ESPN+
- At kickoff
- 43°F, clear, wind 8 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Central Illinois Regional Airport (KBMI), 5 km from the stadium
- Officials
- Referee Andy Speciale; umpire Scott Jones; head linesman Tim Streit; line judge Mike Lowenberg; side judge Jared Flesch; field judge Austin Hills; back judge Cleo MillerGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 18 |
| Illinois State | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 26 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Illinois State 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
Illinois State leads 21–14 in 35 meetings, counting the five since this game.
Around this game
Western Illinois
- Next gamevs. Northern IowaMarch 27, 2021
- SeasonWestern Illinois in 2020
- ProgramWestern Illinois history and records
Illinois State
- Next gamevs. ButlerSept. 4, 2021
- SeasonIllinois State in 2020
- ProgramIllinois State history and records