Western Kentucky at Illinois State

Saturday, September 16, 1978 Share

Western Kentucky beat Illinois State 28–⁠6. It was their second meeting; after it, Western Kentucky led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayWestern Kentucky1–⁠1 in 1978

HomeIllinois State2–⁠9 in 1978

FinalHigh 88°F, low 67°FAttendance 12,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois State 64% to win. Western Kentucky won as Elo’s underdog.

Western Kentucky leads 5–⁠1 in six meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2006	Illinois State 28, Western Kentucky 27
2005	Western Kentucky 37, Illinois State 34
2004	Western Kentucky 24, Illinois State 21
2003	Western Kentucky 27, Illinois State 24
1978	Western Kentucky 28, Illinois State 6
1975	Western Kentucky 24, Illinois State 14