Northern Illinois at Kansas

Saturday, September 3, 1983 Share

Northern Illinois beat Kansas 37–⁠34. It was their first meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois10–⁠2 in 1983

HomeKansas4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1983

FinalHigh 97°F, low 71°FAttendance 26,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Kansas 53% to win. Northern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Northern Illinois leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.