Northern Illinois at Illinois State

Saturday, October 20, 1979 Share

Northern Illinois beat Illinois State 33–⁠7. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 5–⁠3.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1979

HomeIllinois State3–⁠8 in 1979

FinalAttendance 2,921

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 55% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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