Northern Illinois at Fresno State

Saturday, October 6, 1973 Share

Northern Illinois beat Fresno State 24–⁠15. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois6–⁠5 in 1973

HomeFresno State2–⁠9 in 1973

FinalHigh 79°F, low 49°FAttendance 6,272

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 4–⁠2 in six meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	Northern Illinois 28, Fresno State 20	Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
2010	Northern Illinois 40, Fresno State 17	Humanitarian Bowl
1991	Fresno State 55, Northern Illinois 7
1990	Northern Illinois 73, Fresno State 18
1973	Northern Illinois 24, Fresno State 15
1972	Fresno State 9, Northern Illinois 6