Kent State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 24, 1966 Share

Kent State beat Northern Illinois 26–⁠7. It was their first meeting; after it, Kent State led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayKent State4–⁠6 in 1966

HomeNorthern Illinois0–⁠1 in 1966

FinalHigh 67°F, low 38°FAttendance 13,129

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Kent State 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 23–⁠7 in 30 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Kent State 35, Northern Illinois 31
2023	Northern Illinois 37, Kent State 27
2021	Northern Illinois 41, Kent State 23	Mid-American Championship Game
2021	Kent State 52, Northern Illinois 47
2017	Northern Illinois 24, Kent State 3
2016	Northern Illinois 31, Kent State 21