Washington State at Illinois

Saturday, September 20, 1997

No. 19 Washington State beat Illinois 35–⁠22. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Washington State led the series 4–⁠2.

Away19Washington State10–⁠2 in 1997
35
HomeIllinois0–⁠11 in 1997
22

FinalHigh 73°F, low 52°FAttendance 47,131

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Washington State 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Washington State leads 5–⁠2 in seven meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1998Washington State 20, Illinois 13
1997Washington State 35, Illinois 22
1994Washington State 10, Illinois 9
1988Washington State 44, Illinois 7
1975Illinois 27, Washington State 21
1974Illinois 21, Washington State 19

Around this game