Southern Illinois at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 22, 1977 Share

Northern Illinois beat Southern Illinois 28–⁠0. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 4–⁠1.

AwaySouthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1977

HomeNorthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1977

FinalHigh 72°F, low 43°F, 0.14 in. of rainAttendance 10,262

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Illinois 66% to win. Northern Illinois pulled the upset.

Northern Illinois leads 10–⁠4 in 14 meetings, counting the nine since this game.

Recent meetings
2023	Southern Illinois 14, Northern Illinois 11
2007	Southern Illinois 34, Northern Illinois 31
2004	Northern Illinois 23, Southern Illinois 22
1993	Northern Illinois 45, Southern Illinois 15
1989	Northern Illinois 29, Southern Illinois 24
1988	Northern Illinois 10, Southern Illinois 9