Northern Illinois at Central Michigan

Saturday, October 13, 1979 Share

Central Michigan beat Northern Illinois 31–⁠11. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Central Michigan led the series 5–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1979

HomeCentral Michigan10–⁠0–⁠1 in 1979

FinalHigh 48°F, low 36°F, 0.01 in. of rainAttendance 20,327

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Central Michigan 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Central Michigan leads 21–⁠18 in 39 meetings, counting the 34 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