Illinois State vs Western Michigan Series
Western Michigan leads the series with Illinois State 8–1 across 9 meetings.
| MEETINGS | 9 |
| SERIES | Western Michigan leads 8–1 |
| ILLINOIS STATE WINS | 1 |
| WESTERN MICHIGAN WINS | 8 |
| STREAK | Western Michigan won the last 3 |
| LAST MEETING | Western Michigan 28, Illinois State 0 · 2021 |
| FIRST ON RECORD | Western Michigan 35, Illinois State 7 · 1971 |
EVERY MEETING
9 MEETINGS · 1971–2021
| SEASON | DATE | RESULT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sep 11, 2021 | Western Michigan 28, Illinois State 0 | Waldo Stadium · Kalamazoo, MI |
| 2001 | Aug 30, 2001 | Western Michigan 48, Illinois State 7 | Waldo Stadium · Kalamazoo, MI |
| 1988 | Sep 17, 1988 | Western Michigan 44, Illinois State 14 | – |
| 1987 | Sep 12, 1987 | Illinois State 20, Western Michigan 6 | – |
| 1984 | Sep 15, 1984 | Western Michigan 41, Illinois State 14 | – |
| 1983 | Sep 17, 1983 | Western Michigan 14, Illinois State 13 | – |
| 1980 | Sep 13, 1980 | Western Michigan 31, Illinois State 17 | – |
| 1978 | Sep 9, 1978 | Western Michigan 27, Illinois State 17 | – |
| 1971 | Sep 11, 1971 | Western Michigan 35, Illinois State 7 | – |