Northern Illinois at Wisconsin

Saturday, September 11, 1971 Share

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

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1971

HomeWisconsin4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1971

FinalAttendance 45,437

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Wisconsin 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Wisconsin leads 12–⁠1 in 13 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.

Recent meetings
2011	Wisconsin 49, Northern Illinois 7
2009	Wisconsin 28, Northern Illinois 20
2007	Wisconsin 44, Northern Illinois 3
2002	Wisconsin 24, Northern Illinois 21
1992	Wisconsin 18, Northern Illinois 17
1988	Northern Illinois 19, Wisconsin 17