Northern Illinois at Northwestern

Saturday, September 26, 1987 Share

Northern Illinois and Northwestern tied 16–⁠16. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Northwestern led the series 3–⁠0–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1987

HomeNorthwestern2–⁠8–⁠1 in 1987

FinalHigh 71°F, low 38°FAttendance 27,336

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northwestern 53% to win.

Northwestern leads 6–⁠1–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the four 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