Western Michigan at Illinois State

Saturday, September 12, 1987 Share

Illinois State beat Western Michigan 20–⁠6. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 5–⁠1.

AwayWestern Michigan5–⁠6 in 1987

HomeIllinois State1–⁠0 in 1987

FinalHigh 82°F, low 61°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 59% to win. Illinois State won as Elo’s underdog.

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

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