Northern Illinois at West Texas

Saturday, October 16, 1971 Share

Northern Illinois beat West Texas 22–⁠19. It was their fourth meeting; after it, West Texas led the series 3–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1971

HomeWest Texas2–⁠9 in 1971

FinalHigh 86°F, low 51°FAttendance 11,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

West Texas 65% to win. Northern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Northern Illinois leads 4–⁠3 in seven meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
1984	Northern Illinois 40, West Texas 33
1973	Northern Illinois 21, West Texas 14
1972	Northern Illinois 17, West Texas 8
1971	Northern Illinois 22, West Texas 19
1970	West Texas 24, Northern Illinois 22
1969	West Texas 22, Northern Illinois 7