Illinois State at Villanova
Saturday, September 25, 1976 Share
Illinois State beat Villanova 19–17. It was their first meeting; after it, Illinois State led the series 1–0.
Finallow 50°FAttendance 7,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Villanova 85% to win. Illinois State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Illinois State–Villanova gameIllinois State leads 2–0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2025 | Illinois State 30, Villanova 14 | FCS Championship – Semifinals, CFP Semifinal |
| 1976 | Illinois State 19, Villanova 17 |
Around this game
Illinois State
- Next gameat Central MichiganOct. 2, 1976
- SeasonIllinois State in 1976
- ProgramIllinois State history and records
Villanova
- Next gameat MarylandOct. 2, 1976
- SeasonVillanova in 1976
- ProgramVillanova history and records