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1958 Western Illinois Leathernecks football team
| 1958 Western Illinois Leathernecks football |
|---|
| Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| 6–1–1 (5–1 IIAC) |
| Lou Saban (2nd season) |
| Hanson Field |
The 1958 Western Illinois Leathernecks football team represented Western Illinois University as a member of the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1958 college football season. They were led by second-year head coach Lou Saban and played their home games at Hanson Field. The Leathernecks finished the season with a 6–1–1 record overall and a 5–1 record in conference play, winning the IIAC title.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18 | St. Ambrose* | Hanson FieldMacomb, IL | W 32–25 | ||
| September 27 | at Bradley* | Peoria, IL | T 6–6 | 5,000 | |
| October 4 | at Southern Illinois | McAndrew StadiumCarbondale, IL | L 31–32 | 6,000 | |
| October 11 | Northern Illinois | Hanson FieldMacomb, IL | W 38–7 | ||
| October 25 | Eastern Illinois | Hanson FieldMacomb, IL | W 34–0 | ||
| November 1 | at Illinois State Normal | McCormick FieldNormal, IL | W 16–10 | ||
| November 8 | at Eastern Michigan | Briggs FieldYpsilanti, MI | W 27–6 | ||
| November 15 | Central Michigan | Hanson FieldMacomb, IL | W 38–23 | 4,000 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecoming |
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