Illinois State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 9, 1972 Share

Northern Illinois beat Illinois State 21–⁠7. It was their first meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayIllinois State1–⁠1 in 1972

HomeNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1972

FinalHigh 69°F, low 45°FAttendance 13,887

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 91% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 10–⁠5 in 15 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026	Illinois State 28, Northern Illinois 24
2019	Northern Illinois 24, Illinois State 10
2000	Northern Illinois 52, Illinois State 0
1992	Northern Illinois 26, Illinois State 19
1991	Northern Illinois 27, Illinois State 24
1981	Northern Illinois 40, Illinois State 7