Western Michigan at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 31, 1981 Share

Western Michigan beat Northern Illinois 23–⁠12. It was their 13th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 12–⁠1.

AwayWestern Michigan6–⁠5 in 1981

HomeNorthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1981

FinalHigh 69°F, low 52°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 27–⁠23 in 50 meetings, counting the 37 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Western Michigan 35, Northern Illinois 19
2024	Northern Illinois 42, Western Michigan 28
2023	Northern Illinois 24, Western Michigan 0
2022	Northern Illinois 24, Western Michigan 21
2021	Western Michigan 42, Northern Illinois 21
2020	Western Michigan 30, Northern Illinois 27