Western Illinois at Northern Illinois

Saturday, November 3, 1973 Share

Western Illinois beat Northern Illinois 30–⁠27. It was their first meeting; after it, Western Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayWestern Illinois1–⁠0 in 1973

HomeNorthern Illinois6–⁠5 in 1973

FinalHigh 48°F, low 30°FAttendance 12,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 91% to win. Western Illinois pulled the upset.

Tied 6–⁠6 in 12 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	Northern Illinois 54, Western Illinois 15
2016	Western Illinois 28, Northern Illinois 23
2009	Northern Illinois 41, Western Illinois 7
2002	Western Illinois 29, Northern Illinois 26
1999	Western Illinois 27, Northern Illinois 21
1996	Western Illinois 17, Northern Illinois 0