Northern Illinois at Wisconsin

Saturday, September 13, 1986 Share

Wisconsin beat Northern Illinois 35–⁠20. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Wisconsin led the series 7–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois2–⁠9 in 1986

HomeWisconsin3–⁠9 in 1986

FinalHigh 72°F, low 48°FAttendance 63,294

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Wisconsin 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Wisconsin leads 12–⁠1 in 13 meetings, counting the six 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