Illinois State at Western Michigan

Saturday, September 17, 1988 Share

Western Michigan beat Illinois State 44–⁠14. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 6–⁠1.

AwayIllinois State0–⁠2 in 1988

HomeWestern Michigan9–⁠3 in 1988

FinalHigh 84°F, low 68°F, 0.1 in. of rainAttendance 22,207

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 8–⁠1 in nine meetings, counting the two 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