Western Michigan at Illinois State

Saturday, September 13, 1980

Western Michigan beat Illinois State 31–⁠17. It was their third meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 3–⁠0.

AwayWestern Michigan7–⁠4 in 1980
31
HomeIllinois State4–⁠7 in 1980
17

Final0.4 in. of rainAttendance 6,127

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Western Michigan 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 8–⁠1 in nine meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
2021Western Michigan 28, Illinois State 0
2001Western Michigan 48, Illinois State 7
1988Western Michigan 44, Illinois State 14
1987Illinois State 20, Western Michigan 6
1984Western Michigan 41, Illinois State 14
1983Western Michigan 14, Illinois State 13

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