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Illinois at Washington State

Saturday, September 5, 1998

Washington State beat Illinois 20–⁠13. It was their seventh meeting; Washington State leads the series 5–⁠2.

AwayIllinois3–⁠8 in 1998
13
HomeWashington State3–⁠8 in 1998
20

FinalHigh 92°F, low 50°FAttendance 31,568

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Washington State 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Illinois–Washington State game

Washington State leads 5–⁠2 in seven meetings.

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

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