TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State is back on the road for the final time in the 2022 season as the Sycamores make the trip to Macomb, Ill. to take on Western Illinois University on Saturday, Nov. 12. Kickoff between the Sycamores and the Leathernecks is set for 2 p.m. ET and will be carried live on ESPN+ and 105.5 The Legend.
Weekly Notes
At a Glance
Indiana State is in the midst of their longest winning streak against Western Illinois in their respective program histories. The Sycamores have won each of the last three games against the Leathernecks dating back to the 2018 season. ISU's last three wins against WIU have come by 10 points or less: 15-13 (2018), 20-10 (2019), and 37-27 (2021).
Four of ISU's last six games have been by one possession or less including a 31-26 defeat against then-No. 1 North Dakota State. ISU has several players still in the hunt to lead the MVFC in multiple categories including Justin Dinka (rushing, 80.56 ypg), Dante Hendrix (receiving, 78.4 ypg), and Rylan Cole (tackles, 9.25 pg). The Sycamores have posted at least 100 rushing yards and 100 passing yards in every single game in the 2022 season.
About Western Illinois
Western Illinois was selected 11th overall in the Missouri Valley Football Conference's Preseason Poll. The Fighting Leathernecks received 44 total points as voted on by the league's head coaches, media, and SIDs.
Western Illinois leads the all-time series, 26-18, dating back to the inaugural contest in 1967. The Sycamores enter the 2022 campaign on a three-game winning streak following last year's 37-27 win in Terre Haute.
The Leathernecks are still searching for their first win in the 2022 season. WIU nearly pulled off their first upset of the year on Oct. 22 against Youngstown State. Wide receiver Naseim Brantley is the Missouri Valley Football leader in receiving yards (810), yards per game (90.0), and receiving touchdowns (9). Kick returner Jay Parker is the Valley leader in overall return yardage (472).
On This Date
Indiana State has played eight games all-time on November 12 in program history. Each of the last five contests have come on the road, including the 2016 contest at North Dakota State.
Indiana State has won two games on November 12 in program history coming back in 1983 and 2011.
- 1949 – Ball State - L, 34-6
- 1955 - Butler - L, 26-19
- 1977 - Wichita State - L, 41-14
- 1983 - at Drake - W, 38-0
- 1988 - at Cincinnati - L, 40-21
- 2005 - at Illinois State - L, 70-28
- 2011 - at Missouri State - W, 28-20
- 2016 - at North Dakota State - L, 41-17
Finishing the Season Strong
One trademark of a
Curt Mallory coached team has been their ability to finish the year strong. The Sycamores have closed out each of the last three seasons with wins, including last year's season road finale at Illinois State on Nov. 20, 2021.
2018
- Oct. 20 at Southern Illinois W, 24-21
- Oct. 27 at Youngstown State W, 43-17
- Nov. 3 South Dakota W, 51-48 (3OT)
- Nov. 10 #22 Illinois State W, 28-23
- Nov. 17 Western Illinois W, 15-13
2019
- Nov. 16 Youngstown State W, 24-17
- Nov. 23 at Missouri State W, 51-24
2020
2021
- Nov. 20 at Illinois State W, 15-10
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