Northern Illinois at Western Michigan

Saturday, November 14, 1970 Share

Western Michigan beat Northern Illinois 38–⁠18. It was their second meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois3–⁠7 in 1970

HomeWestern Michigan7–⁠3 in 1970

FinalHigh 43°F, low 33°FAttendance 9,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 90% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 27–⁠23 in 50 meetings, counting the 48 since this game.

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