Western Michigan at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 8, 1983 Share

Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 27–⁠3. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 13–⁠2.

AwayWestern Michigan6–⁠5 in 1983

HomeNorthern Illinois10–⁠2 in 1983

FinalHigh 73°F, low 52°F, 0.03 in. of rainAttendance 26,250

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 27–⁠23 in 50 meetings, counting the 35 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