Northern Illinois at Southern Illinois

Saturday, October 4, 1980 Share

Northern Illinois beat Southern Illinois 20–⁠17. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 6–⁠2.

AwayNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1980

HomeSouthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1980

FinalHigh 54°F, low 38°F, 0.03 in. of rainAttendance 15,700

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Illinois 62% to win. Northern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Northern Illinois leads 10–⁠4 in 14 meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
2023	Southern Illinois 14, Northern Illinois 11
2007	Southern Illinois 34, Northern Illinois 31
2004	Northern Illinois 23, Southern Illinois 22
1993	Northern Illinois 45, Southern Illinois 15
1989	Northern Illinois 29, Southern Illinois 24
1988	Northern Illinois 10, Southern Illinois 9