Illinois State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 26, 1974 Share

Illinois State beat Northern Illinois 24–⁠14. It was their third meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayIllinois State2–⁠1 in 1974

HomeNorthern Illinois4–⁠7 in 1974

FinalHigh 64°F, low 30°FAttendance 14,470

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 85% to win. Illinois State pulled the upset.

Northern Illinois leads 10–⁠5 in 15 meetings, counting the 12 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