Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 23, 1982 Share

Northern Illinois beat Eastern Michigan 10–⁠0. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 3–⁠1–⁠1.

AwayEastern Michigan1–⁠9–⁠1 in 1982

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠5 in 1982

FinalHigh 54°F, low 25°FAttendance 23,350

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 28–⁠8–⁠2 in 38 meetings, counting the 33 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