Eastern Michigan at Illinois State

Saturday, September 19, 1981 Share

Illinois State beat Eastern Michigan 28–⁠7. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Illinois State led the series 5–⁠2.

AwayEastern Michigan0–⁠11 in 1981

HomeIllinois State3–⁠7 in 1981

FinalHigh 77°F, low 45°FAttendance 13,824

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois State 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Illinois State leads 6–⁠2 in eight meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2012	Illinois State 31, Eastern Michigan 14
1981	Illinois State 28, Eastern Michigan 7
1980	Illinois State 15, Eastern Michigan 7
1979	Illinois State 24, Eastern Michigan 15
1978	Illinois State 14, Eastern Michigan 13
1977	Eastern Michigan 41, Illinois State 28