Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan

Saturday, October 15, 1983 Share

Northern Illinois beat Eastern Michigan 34–⁠15. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 4–⁠1–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois10–⁠2 in 1983

HomeEastern Michigan1–⁠10 in 1983

FinalHigh 63°F, low 34°FAttendance 8,010

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 28–⁠8–⁠2 in 38 meetings, counting the 32 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