Northern Illinois at Northwestern

Saturday, September 28, 1985 Share

Northwestern beat Northern Illinois 38–⁠16. It was their third meeting; after it, Northwestern led the series 3–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois4–⁠7 in 1985

HomeNorthwestern3–⁠8 in 1985

FinalHigh 66°F, low 43°FAttendance 28,882

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 56% to win. Northwestern won as Elo’s underdog.

Northwestern leads 6–⁠1–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2014	Northern Illinois 23, Northwestern 15
2005	Northwestern 38, Northern Illinois 37
2000	Northwestern 35, Northern Illinois 17
1990	Northwestern 24, Northern Illinois 7
1987	Northern Illinois 16, Northwestern 16
1985	Northwestern 38, Northern Illinois 16