Sat, Sep 19 · Week 3
Eastern Illinois at Illinois State weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Hancock Stadium, Normal, IL
- TV
- ESPN+
It was 78°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 15 mph. Final: Eastern Illinois 13, Illinois State 49.
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Typical September at the stadium: highs near 78°26°, lows near 60°16°, rain on 25% of days.
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Hancock Stadium
- Location
- Normal, IL
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Elevation
- 801 ft244 m
Highs near 78°26°, lows near 60°16°. Rain on 25% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 14%, above 90°F on 1%. 10-year average.
Illinois State leads 2-0
2 meetings tracked here since 2024 · Illinois State has won 2 straight (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sep 13 | Illinois State at Eastern Illinois | Illinois State 42-30 | O'Brien Field |
| 2024 | Sep 21 | Eastern Illinois at Illinois State | Illinois State 31-7 | Hancock Stadium |
Eastern Illinois vs Illinois State: full series weather history
Recent games at Hancock Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | South Dakota State at Illinois State | 31–14 |  65°18° · dry · 11 mph17 km/h gusts |
Eastern Illinois at Illinois State: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Eastern Illinois at Illinois State?
It was 78°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 15 mph. Final: Eastern Illinois 13, Illinois State 49.
Does Hancock Stadium have a roof?
No. Hancock Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.