Central Michigan at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 18, 1980 Share

Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 21–⁠0. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Central Michigan led the series 5–⁠1.

AwayCentral Michigan9–⁠2 in 1980

HomeNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1980

FinalHigh 69°F, low 39°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Central Michigan 70% to win. Northern Illinois pulled the upset.

Central Michigan leads 21–⁠18 in 39 meetings, counting the 33 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	Northern Illinois 24, Central Michigan 16
2023	Central Michigan 37, Northern Illinois 31
2022	Central Michigan 35, Northern Illinois 22
2021	Northern Illinois 39, Central Michigan 38
2020	Central Michigan 40, Northern Illinois 10
2019	Central Michigan 48, Northern Illinois 10