Northern Iowa at Illinois State

Saturday, November 2, 1985 Share

Northern Iowa beat Illinois State 15–⁠3. It was their first meeting; after it, Northern Iowa led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Iowa3–⁠1 in 1985

HomeIllinois State6–⁠3–⁠2 in 1985

FinalHigh 58°F, low 41°F, 0.42 in. of rainAttendance 4,847

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois State 62% to win. Northern Iowa won as Elo’s underdog.

Northern Iowa leads 14–⁠10 in 24 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026	Northern Iowa 28, Illinois State 21
2025	Illinois State 31, Northern Iowa 16
2024	Illinois State 31, Northern Iowa 9
2023	Northern Iowa 24, Illinois State 21
2022	Illinois State 23, Northern Iowa 21
2021	Illinois State 17, Northern Iowa 10