Kent State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 22, 1984 Share

Northern Illinois beat Kent State 24–⁠10. It was their 14th meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 10–⁠4.

AwayKent State4–⁠7 in 1984

HomeNorthern Illinois4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1984

FinalHigh 85°F, low 60°FAttendance 23,712

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 23–⁠7 in 30 meetings, counting the 16 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Kent State 35, Northern Illinois 31
2023	Northern Illinois 37, Kent State 27
2021	Northern Illinois 41, Kent State 23	Mid-American Championship Game
2021	Kent State 52, Northern Illinois 47
2017	Northern Illinois 24, Kent State 3
2016	Northern Illinois 31, Kent State 21