Western Michigan at Northern Illinois

Saturday, November 15, 1969

Western Michigan beat Northern Illinois 31–⁠22. It was their first meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayWestern Michigan4–⁠6 in 1969
31
HomeNorthern Illinois3–⁠7 in 1969
22

FinalHigh 31°F, low 18°F, 0.12 in. of snowAttendance 9,900

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Western Michigan 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 27–⁠23 in 50 meetings, counting the 49 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Western Michigan 35, Northern Illinois 19
2024Northern Illinois 42, Western Michigan 28
2023Northern Illinois 24, Western Michigan 0
2022Northern Illinois 24, Western Michigan 21
2021Western Michigan 42, Northern Illinois 21
2020Western Michigan 30, Northern Illinois 27

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