Western Illinois at Illinois State

Saturday, November 3, 1979 Share

Illinois State beat Western Illinois 35–⁠7. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Western Illinois led the series 3–⁠2.

AwayWestern Illinois0–⁠2 in 1979

HomeIllinois State3–⁠8 in 1979

FinalAttendance 13,397

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois State 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Illinois State leads 21–⁠14 in 35 meetings, counting the 30 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