Western Michigan at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 7, 1985 Share

Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 17–⁠0. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 13–⁠4.

AwayWestern Michigan4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1985

HomeNorthern Illinois4–⁠7 in 1985

FinalHigh 94°F, low 72°FAttendance 21,362

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

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

Western Michigan leads 27–⁠23 in 50 meetings, counting the 33 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