Northern Illinois at West Texas

Saturday, September 29, 1973 Share

Northern Illinois beat West Texas 21–⁠14. It was their sixth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 3–⁠3.

AwayNorthern Illinois6–⁠5 in 1973

HomeWest Texas2–⁠9 in 1973

FinalHigh 71°F, low 46°FAttendance 13,800

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 4–⁠3 in seven meetings, counting the one 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