New Mexico State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 26, 1968 Share

New Mexico State beat Northern Illinois 27–⁠13. It was their first meeting; after it, New Mexico State led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayNew Mexico State5–⁠5 in 1968

HomeNorthern Illinois2–⁠8 in 1968

FinalAttendance 18,339

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

New Mexico State 90% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

New Mexico State leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
1994	Northern Illinois 48, New Mexico State 27
1993	New Mexico State 24, Northern Illinois 17
1968	New Mexico State 27, Northern Illinois 13