Northern Illinois at Illinois State

Saturday, October 1, 1977 Share

Illinois State beat Northern Illinois 16–⁠7. It was their sixth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 3–⁠3.

AwayNorthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1977

HomeIllinois State3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1977

Final

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois State 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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