Northern Illinois at Western Michigan

Saturday, September 25, 1971 Share

Western Michigan beat Northern Illinois 27–⁠17. It was their third meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 3–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1971

HomeWestern Michigan7–⁠3 in 1971

FinalHigh 63°F, low 44°FAttendance 18,900

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 27–⁠23 in 50 meetings, counting the 47 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