Northern Illinois at Illinois State

Saturday, October 27, 1973 Share

Northern Illinois beat Illinois State 28–⁠14. It was their second meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois6–⁠5 in 1973

HomeIllinois State2–⁠1 in 1973

FinalHigh 70°F, low 46°F, 0.22 in. of rainAttendance 6,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 10–⁠5 in 15 meetings, counting the 13 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026	Illinois State 28, Northern Illinois 24
2019	Northern Illinois 24, Illinois State 10
2000	Northern Illinois 52, Illinois State 0
1992	Northern Illinois 26, Illinois State 19
1991	Northern Illinois 27, Illinois State 24
1981	Northern Illinois 40, Illinois State 7