Western Illinois at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 27, 1986 Share

Western Illinois beat Northern Illinois 10–⁠0. It was their third meeting; after it, Western Illinois led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayWestern Illinois1–⁠1 in 1986

HomeNorthern Illinois2–⁠9 in 1986

FinalHigh 81°F, low 65°F, 0.46 in. of rainAttendance 26,364

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 69% to win. Western Illinois pulled the upset.

Tied 6–⁠6 in 12 meetings, counting the nine since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	Northern Illinois 54, Western Illinois 15
2016	Western Illinois 28, Northern Illinois 23
2009	Northern Illinois 41, Western Illinois 7
2002	Western Illinois 29, Northern Illinois 26
1999	Western Illinois 27, Northern Illinois 21
1996	Western Illinois 17, Northern Illinois 0