Bowling Green at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 22, 1983 Share

Northern Illinois beat Bowling Green 24–⁠23. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Bowling Green led the series 5–⁠2.

AwayBowling Green8–⁠3 in 1983

HomeNorthern Illinois10–⁠2 in 1983

FinalHigh 53°F, low 49°F, 0.71 in. of rainAttendance 18,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 12–⁠12 in 24 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	Northern Illinois 17, Bowling Green 7
2021	Northern Illinois 34, Bowling Green 26
2017	Northern Illinois 48, Bowling Green 17
2016	Northern Illinois 45, Bowling Green 20
2015	Bowling Green 34, Northern Illinois 14	Mid-American Championship Game
2014	Northern Illinois 51, Bowling Green 17	Mid-American Championship Game