Northern Illinois at Wisconsin

Saturday, September 14, 1985 Share

Wisconsin beat Northern Illinois 38–⁠17. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Wisconsin led the series 6–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois4–⁠7 in 1985

HomeWisconsin5–⁠6 in 1985

FinalHigh 68°F, low 36°FAttendance 69,131

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Wisconsin 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Wisconsin leads 12–⁠1 in 13 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2011	Wisconsin 49, Northern Illinois 7
2009	Wisconsin 28, Northern Illinois 20
2007	Wisconsin 44, Northern Illinois 3
2002	Wisconsin 24, Northern Illinois 21
1992	Wisconsin 18, Northern Illinois 17
1988	Northern Illinois 19, Wisconsin 17