Kent State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, November 3, 1979 Share

Northern Illinois beat Kent State 25–⁠0. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 6–⁠3.

AwayKent State1–⁠10 in 1979

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1979

FinalHigh 45°F, low 32°FAttendance 15,365

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 23–⁠7 in 30 meetings, counting the 21 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