Illinois State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 11, 1980 Share

Illinois State beat Northern Illinois 28–⁠18. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 5–⁠4.

AwayIllinois State4–⁠7 in 1980

HomeNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1980

FinalHigh 66°F, low 47°FAttendance 18,020

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 83% to win. Illinois State pulled the upset.

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