Northern Illinois at Northwestern

Saturday, September 20, 1975 Share

Northwestern beat Northern Illinois 10–⁠3. It was their first meeting; after it, Northwestern led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1975

HomeNorthwestern3–⁠8 in 1975

FinalHigh 58°F, low 49°FAttendance 21,700

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northwestern 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northwestern leads 6–⁠1–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2014	Northern Illinois 23, Northwestern 15
2005	Northwestern 38, Northern Illinois 37
2000	Northwestern 35, Northern Illinois 17
1990	Northwestern 24, Northern Illinois 7
1987	Northern Illinois 16, Northwestern 16
1985	Northwestern 38, Northern Illinois 16