Northern Illinois at Kent State

Saturday, November 1, 1980 Share

Northern Illinois beat Kent State 35–⁠14. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 7–⁠3.

AwayNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1980

HomeKent State3–⁠8 in 1980

Final

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 20 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