Northern Illinois at Boston College

Saturday, November 13, 1971 Share

Boston College beat Northern Illinois 20–⁠10. It was their first meeting; after it, Boston College led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1971

HomeBoston College9–⁠2 in 1971

FinalHigh 44°F, low 30°FAttendance 16,238

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Boston College 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Boston College leads 3–⁠1 in four meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2023	Northern Illinois 27, Boston College 24
2017	Boston College 23, Northern Illinois 20
2015	Boston College 17, Northern Illinois 14
1971	Boston College 20, Northern Illinois 10