West Texas at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 21, 1972 Share

Northern Illinois beat West Texas 17–⁠8. It was their fifth meeting; after it, West Texas led the series 3–⁠2.

AwayWest Texas5–⁠5 in 1972

HomeNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1972

FinalHigh 50°F, low 38°F, 0.76 in. of rainAttendance 2,480

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 4–⁠3 in seven meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
1984	Northern Illinois 40, West Texas 33
1973	Northern Illinois 21, West Texas 14
1972	Northern Illinois 17, West Texas 8
1971	Northern Illinois 22, West Texas 19
1970	West Texas 24, Northern Illinois 22
1969	West Texas 22, Northern Illinois 7