Back to the Illinois State Redbirds Newsfeed

Redbird Football Adds 2021 Tilt At Western Michigan

NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State football program has added another FBS contest to its future slate of games, as the Redbirds have announced a 2021 matchup at Mid-American Conference foe Western Michigan.

The game is scheduled to take place on Sept. 11, 2021, at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The contest will be the ninth against the Broncos, who lead the all-time series against ISU 7-1. The Redbirds' only win in the series was a 20-6 victory at Hancock Stadium in 1987 and the two teams haven't met since 2001.

ISU has not faced a MAC opponent since a 2013 contest at Ball State, but won a 2012 matchup at Eastern Washington.