Northern Illinois at Kent State

Saturday, October 30, 1971 Share

Northern Illinois beat Kent State 26–⁠7. It was their third meeting; after it, Kent State led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1971

HomeKent State3–⁠8 in 1971

FinalAttendance 10,545

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Kent State 57% to win. Northern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Northern Illinois leads 23–⁠7 in 30 meetings, counting the 27 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Kent State 35, Northern Illinois 31
2023	Northern Illinois 37, Kent State 27
2021	Northern Illinois 41, Kent State 23	Mid-American Championship Game
2021	Kent State 52, Northern Illinois 47
2017	Northern Illinois 24, Kent State 3
2016	Northern Illinois 31, Kent State 21