| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| Western Michigan | 10 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 45 |
Broncos defeat Fighting Illini 45-31
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Illinois | Western Michigan |
| First Downs | 18 | 21 |
| Total Offense | 354 | 389 |
| Rushes-YDS | 25-31 | 28-123 |
| Passing YDS | 323 | 266 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Total Yards | 517 | 602 |
| T.O.P. | 17:11 | 20:21 |