Bowling Green at Northern Illinois

Saturday, November 2, 1985 Share

Bowling Green beat Northern Illinois 34–⁠14. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Bowling Green led the series 7–⁠2.

AwayBowling Green11–⁠1 in 1985

HomeNorthern Illinois4–⁠7 in 1985

FinalHigh 57°F, low 43°F, 0.77 in. of rainAttendance 22,600

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Bowling Green 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 12–⁠12 in 24 meetings, counting the 15 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