Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois

Saturday, November 22, 1980 Share

Northern Illinois beat Eastern Michigan 38–⁠6. It was their third meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1–⁠1.

AwayEastern Michigan1–⁠9 in 1980

HomeNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1980

FinalHigh 55°F, low 28°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 87% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 28–⁠8–⁠2 in 38 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Eastern Michigan 16, Northern Illinois 10
2023	Northern Illinois 20, Eastern Michigan 13
2022	Northern Illinois 39, Eastern Michigan 10
2021	Northern Illinois 27, Eastern Michigan 20
2020	Eastern Michigan 41, Northern Illinois 33
2019	Eastern Michigan 45, Northern Illinois 17