Western Michigan at Northern Illinois
Saturday, September 18, 1976 Share
Western Michigan beat Northern Illinois 37–6. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 7–1.
FinalHigh 78°F, low 47°FAttendance 16,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Northern Illinois 58% to win. Western Michigan won as Elo’s underdog.
Western Michigan leads 27–23 in 50 meetings, counting the 42 since this game.
Around this game
Western Michigan
- Next gameat MinnesotaSept. 25, 1976
- SeasonWestern Michigan in 1976
- ProgramWestern Michigan history and records
Northern Illinois
- Next gameat Long Beach StateSept. 25, 1976
- SeasonNorthern Illinois in 1976
- ProgramNorthern Illinois history and records