Long Beach State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 12, 1981 Share

Long Beach State beat Northern Illinois 17–⁠7. It was their ninth meeting; Long Beach State leads the series 5–⁠4.

AwayLong Beach State2–⁠8 in 1981

HomeNorthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1981

FinalHigh 84°F, low 63°FAttendance 21,819

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 55% to win. Long Beach State won as Elo’s underdog.

Long Beach State leads 5–⁠4 in nine meetings.

Recent meetings
1981	Long Beach State 17, Northern Illinois 7
1980	Northern Illinois 16, Long Beach State 9
1979	Long Beach State 9, Northern Illinois 3
1978	Long Beach State 24, Northern Illinois 19
1976	Long Beach State 37, Northern Illinois 0
1975	Long Beach State 24, Northern Illinois 7