Kent State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 4, 1975 Share

Northern Illinois beat Kent State 38–⁠15. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 3–⁠2.

AwayKent State4–⁠7 in 1975

HomeNorthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1975

FinalHigh 74°F, low 38°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Kent State 68% to win. Northern Illinois pulled the upset.

Northern Illinois leads 23–⁠7 in 30 meetings, counting the 25 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Kent State 35, Northern Illinois 31
2023	Northern Illinois 37, Kent State 27
2021	Northern Illinois 41, Kent State 23	Mid-American Championship Game
2021	Kent State 52, Northern Illinois 47
2017	Northern Illinois 24, Kent State 3
2016	Northern Illinois 31, Kent State 21