Northern Illinois at South Florida

Saturday, September 7, 2002 Share

South Florida beat Northern Illinois 37–⁠6. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois8–⁠4 in 2002

HomeSouth Florida9–⁠2 in 2002

Final at Raymond James Stadium, TampaHigh 91°F, low 76°FAttendance 23,559

At kickoff: 86°F, mostly cloudy, wind 10 mph from the east, gusts to 16 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Tampa International Airport (KTPA), 4 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

South Florida 63% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

South Florida leads 3–⁠1 in four meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2016	South Florida 48, Northern Illinois 17
2009	South Florida 27, Northern Illinois 3	International Bowl
2002	South Florida 37, Northern Illinois 6
2001	Northern Illinois 20, South Florida 17