Northern Illinois at Southern Illinois

Saturday, October 28, 1978 Share

Northern Illinois beat Southern Illinois 14–⁠13. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 5–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠6 in 1978

HomeSouthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1978

FinalHigh 65°F, low 28°FAttendance 16,489

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Illinois 67% to win. Northern Illinois pulled the upset.

Northern Illinois leads 10–⁠4 in 14 meetings, counting the eight 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