Kent State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, November 4, 1978 Share

Northern Illinois beat Kent State 27–⁠21. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 5–⁠3.

AwayKent State4–⁠7 in 1978

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠6 in 1978

FinalHigh 75°F, low 50°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Kent State 52% to win. Northern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Northern Illinois leads 23–⁠7 in 30 meetings, counting the 22 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Kent State 35, Northern Illinois 31
2023	Northern Illinois 37, Kent State 27
2021	Northern Illinois 41, Kent State 23	Mid-American Championship Game
2021	Kent State 52, Northern Illinois 47
2017	Northern Illinois 24, Kent State 3
2016	Northern Illinois 31, Kent State 21