Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan

Saturday, October 24, 1981 Share

Northern Illinois beat Eastern Michigan 30–⁠7. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 2–⁠1–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1981

HomeEastern Michigan0–⁠11 in 1981

FinalHigh 41°F, low 22°F, 0.12 in. of snow

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 28–⁠8–⁠2 in 38 meetings, counting the 34 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