Northern Illinois at Wisconsin

Saturday, September 16, 1972 Share

Wisconsin beat Northern Illinois 31–⁠7. It was their second meeting; after it, Wisconsin led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1972

HomeWisconsin4–⁠7 in 1972

FinalHigh 77°F, low 43°FAttendance 62,710

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Wisconsin 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Wisconsin leads 12–⁠1 in 13 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.

Recent meetings
2011	Wisconsin 49, Northern Illinois 7
2009	Wisconsin 28, Northern Illinois 20
2007	Wisconsin 44, Northern Illinois 3
2002	Wisconsin 24, Northern Illinois 21
1992	Wisconsin 18, Northern Illinois 17
1988	Northern Illinois 19, Wisconsin 17