Western Michigan at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 16, 1978 Share

Western Michigan beat Northern Illinois 44–⁠30. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 9–⁠1.

AwayWestern Michigan7–⁠4 in 1978

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠6 in 1978

FinalHigh 82°F, low 61°F, 0.6 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 27–⁠23 in 50 meetings, counting the 40 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Western Michigan 35, Northern Illinois 19
2024	Northern Illinois 42, Western Michigan 28
2023	Northern Illinois 24, Western Michigan 0
2022	Northern Illinois 24, Western Michigan 21
2021	Western Michigan 42, Northern Illinois 21
2020	Western Michigan 30, Northern Illinois 27