Northern Illinois at Central Michigan

Saturday, September 19, 1981 Share

Central Michigan beat Northern Illinois 17–⁠10. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Central Michigan led the series 6–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1981

HomeCentral Michigan7–⁠4 in 1981

FinalHigh 62°F, low 40°F, 0.01 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Central Michigan 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Central Michigan leads 21–⁠18 in 39 meetings, counting the 32 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