Northern Illinois at Illinois State

Saturday, November 1, 1975 Share

Illinois State beat Northern Illinois 27–⁠10. It was their fourth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 2–⁠2.

AwayNorthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1975

HomeIllinois State2–⁠7–⁠1 in 1975

FinalHigh 61°F, low 50°F, 0.17 in. of rainAttendance 7,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 77% to win. Illinois State pulled the upset.

Northern Illinois leads 10–⁠5 in 15 meetings, counting the 11 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