Ohio at Northern Illinois
Saturday, November 24, 1979 Share
Northern Illinois beat Ohio 28–27. It was their sixth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 3–3.
FinalHigh 49°F, low 27°FAttendance 2,709
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Northern Illinois 50% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Ohio–Northern Illinois gameNorthern Illinois leads 14–12 in 26 meetings, counting the 20 since this game.
Around this game
Ohio
- Next gameat MinnesotaSept. 13, 1980
- SeasonOhio in 1979
- ProgramOhio history and records
Northern Illinois
- Next gameat Long Beach StateSept. 5, 1980
- SeasonNorthern Illinois in 1979
- ProgramNorthern Illinois history and records