Southern Illinois at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 15, 1973 Share

Northern Illinois beat Southern Illinois 34–⁠28. It was their first meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwaySouthern Illinois3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1973

HomeNorthern Illinois6–⁠5 in 1973

FinalHigh 76°F, low 46°F, 0.01 in. of rainAttendance 10,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 94% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 10–⁠4 in 14 meetings, counting the 13 since this game.

Recent meetings
2023	Southern Illinois 14, Northern Illinois 11
2007	Southern Illinois 34, Northern Illinois 31
2004	Northern Illinois 23, Southern Illinois 22
1993	Northern Illinois 45, Southern Illinois 15
1989	Northern Illinois 29, Southern Illinois 24
1988	Northern Illinois 10, Southern Illinois 9