Northern Illinois at Marshall
Saturday, September 30, 1972 Share
Northern Illinois beat Marshall 24–7. It was their third meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 3–0.
FinalHigh 67°F, low 49°F, 0.36 in. of rainAttendance 11,350
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Northern Illinois 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Northern Illinois–Marshall gameTied 4–4 in eight meetings, counting the five since this game.
| 2014 | Marshall 52, Northern Illinois 23 | Boca Raton Bowl |
| 2001 | Marshall 37, Northern Illinois 15 | |
| 1999 | Marshall 41, Northern Illinois 9 | |
| 1974 | Northern Illinois 20, Marshall 17 | |
| 1973 | Marshall 39, Northern Illinois 36 | |
| 1972 | Northern Illinois 24, Marshall 7 |
Around this game
Northern Illinois
- Next gamevs. XavierOct. 7, 1972
- SeasonNorthern Illinois in 1972
- ProgramNorthern Illinois history and records
Marshall
- Next gamevs. Miami (OH)Oct. 7, 1972
- SeasonMarshall in 1972
- ProgramMarshall history and records