Northern Illinois at Central Michigan

Saturday, October 21, 1978 Share

Central Michigan beat Northern Illinois 34–⁠7. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Central Michigan led the series 4–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠6 in 1978

HomeCentral Michigan9–⁠2 in 1978

FinalHigh 66°F, low 34°FAttendance 23,380

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Central Michigan 85% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Central Michigan leads 21–⁠18 in 39 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	Northern Illinois 24, Central Michigan 16
2023	Central Michigan 37, Northern Illinois 31
2022	Central Michigan 35, Northern Illinois 22
2021	Northern Illinois 39, Central Michigan 38
2020	Central Michigan 40, Northern Illinois 10
2019	Central Michigan 48, Northern Illinois 10