Illinois State at Western Illinois

Saturday, October 30, 1976 Share

Western Illinois beat Illinois State 24–⁠14. It was their second meeting; after it, Western Illinois led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayIllinois State5–⁠6 in 1976

HomeWestern Illinois1–⁠0 in 1976

FinalHigh 46°F, low 39°F, 0.12 in. of rainAttendance 6,480

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Illinois 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Illinois State leads 21–⁠14 in 35 meetings, counting the 33 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026	Illinois State 41, Western Illinois 10
2024	Illinois State 51, Western Illinois 34
2023	Illinois State 34, Western Illinois 18
2022	Illinois State 20, Western Illinois 13
2021	Western Illinois 38, Illinois State 31
2020	Illinois State 26, Western Illinois 18