Illinois State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 16, 1976 Share

Northern Illinois beat Illinois State 7–⁠3. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 3–⁠2.

AwayIllinois State5–⁠6 in 1976

HomeNorthern Illinois1–⁠10 in 1976

FinalHigh 53°F, low 29°FAttendance 15,407

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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