Kent State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 28, 1972 Share

Northern Illinois beat Kent State 28–⁠7. It was their fourth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 2–⁠2.

AwayKent State6–⁠5–⁠1 in 1972

HomeNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1972

FinalHigh 51°F, low 44°FAttendance 12,126

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

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

Northern Illinois leads 23–⁠7 in 30 meetings, counting the 26 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Kent State 35, Northern Illinois 31
2023	Northern Illinois 37, Kent State 27
2021	Northern Illinois 41, Kent State 23	Mid-American Championship Game
2021	Kent State 52, Northern Illinois 47
2017	Northern Illinois 24, Kent State 3
2016	Northern Illinois 31, Kent State 21