Western Illinois at Illinois State

Saturday, September 18, 1982 Share

Western Illinois beat Illinois State 29–⁠13. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Western Illinois led the series 5–⁠3.

AwayWestern Illinois1–⁠2 in 1982

HomeIllinois State2–⁠9 in 1982

FinalHigh 74°F, low 52°F, 0.7 in. of rainAttendance 9,231

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois State 72% to win. Western Illinois pulled the upset.

Illinois State leads 21–⁠14 in 35 meetings, counting the 27 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