Illinois State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 30, 1978 Share

Northern Illinois beat Illinois State 49–⁠21. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 4–⁠3.

AwayIllinois State2–⁠9 in 1978

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠6 in 1978

FinalHigh 64°F, low 57°F, 0.33 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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