San Diego State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 12, 1970 Share

San Diego State beat Northern Illinois 35–⁠3. It was their second meeting; after it, San Diego State led the series 2–⁠0.

AwaySan Diego State9–⁠2 in 1970

HomeNorthern Illinois3–⁠7 in 1970

FinalHigh 73°F, low 56°FAttendance 9,116

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

San Diego State 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

San Diego State leads 6–⁠0 in six meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	San Diego State 6, Northern Illinois 3
2017	San Diego State 34, Northern Illinois 28
2016	San Diego State 42, Northern Illinois 28
1971	San Diego State 30, Northern Illinois 10
1970	San Diego State 35, Northern Illinois 3
1968	San Diego State 40, Northern Illinois 21