Illinois State record by year
Since 1897
209-214-5
Win %
.494
Bowl trips
0
Winning seasons
20
Best year
13-2 (2014)
| Season | W | L | T | Win % | PF | PA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .800 | 215 | 75 | In progress |
| 2025 | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 523 | 437 | Lost FCS Championship |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | 0 | .714 | 373 | 349 | No bowl |
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | 361 | 225 | No bowl |
| 2022 | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | 190 | 224 | No bowl |
| 2021 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | 202 | 246 | No bowl |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .250 | 69 | 86 | No bowl |
| 2019 | 10 | 5 | 0 | .667 | 297 | 240 | No bowl |
| 2018 | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | 350 | 220 | No bowl |
| 2017 | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | 287 | 213 | No bowl |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | 312 | 262 | No bowl |
| 2015 | 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | 451 | 276 | No bowl |
| 2014 | 13 | 2 | 0 | .867 | 574 | 322 | Lost Bowl game |
| 2013 | 5 | 6 | 0 | .455 | 272 | 325 | No bowl |
| 2012 | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | 358 | 288 | No bowl |
| 2011 | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | 307 | 211 | No bowl |
| 2010 | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | 321 | 436 | No bowl |
| 2009 | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | 255 | 280 | No bowl |
| 2008 | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | 312 | 340 | No bowl |
| 2007 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | 324 | 338 | No bowl |
| 2006 | 9 | 4 | 0 | .692 | 377 | 262 | No bowl |
| 2005 | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | 431 | 234 | No bowl |
| 2004 | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | 282 | 380 | No bowl |
| 2003 | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | 318 | 293 | No bowl |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 10 | 51 | No bowl |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 7 | 48 | No bowl |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 52 | No bowl |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 7 | 55 | No bowl |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 21 | 63 | No bowl |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 6 | 41 | No bowl |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 29 | 62 | No bowl |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 6 | 14 | No bowl |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 30 | 45 | No bowl |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 19 | 26 | No bowl |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 49 | 30 | No bowl |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 10 | 30 | No bowl |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 10 | 56 | No bowl |
| 1988 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 14 | 79 | No bowl |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 20 | 6 | No bowl |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 24 | 33 | No bowl |
| 1985 | 6 | 3 | 2 | .636 | 206 | 156 | No bowl |
| 1984 | 5 | 6 | 0 | .455 | 237 | 182 | No bowl |
| 1983 | 6 | 4 | 1 | .591 | 308 | 226 | No bowl |
| 1982 | 2 | 9 | 0 | .182 | 173 | 313 | No bowl |
| 1981 | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | 145 | 190 | No bowl |
| 1980 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | 151 | 240 | No bowl |
| 1979 | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | 194 | 253 | No bowl |
| 1978 | 2 | 9 | 0 | .182 | 129 | 318 | No bowl |
| 1977 | 3 | 7 | 1 | .318 | 194 | 238 | No bowl |
| 1976 | 5 | 6 | 0 | .455 | 120 | 173 | No bowl |
| 1975 | 2 | 7 | 1 | .250 | 140 | 298 | No bowl |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 55 | 68 | No bowl |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 48 | 42 | No bowl |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 17 | 28 | No bowl |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 7 | 63 | No bowl |
| 1944 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 79 | No bowl |
| 1897 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 28 | No bowl |
About this table
These are the Illinois State records for every season since 1897, bowl and playoff games included, with the postseason result on the right. The numbers come straight from the game logs and update as each season plays out. For national titles and the program story, see the Illinois State team page.
Every Illinois State season since 1897. Win-loss record, win percentage and how each year ended.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Illinois State record since 1897?
Illinois State is 209-214-5 since 1897, a .494 win percentage, with 0 bowl or playoff appearances.
What was the best Illinois State season since 1897?
Illinois State went 13-2 in 2014, the best record since 1897.
How many bowl games has Illinois State played since 1897?
Illinois State has played in the postseason 0 times since 1897.