Illinois State at Western Illinois

Saturday, October 28, 1978 Share

Western Illinois beat Illinois State 26–⁠20. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Western Illinois led the series 3–⁠1.

AwayIllinois State2–⁠9 in 1978

HomeWestern Illinois1–⁠2 in 1978

FinalHigh 59°F, low 31°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Illinois 50% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Illinois State leads 21–⁠14 in 35 meetings, counting the 31 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