Missouri State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 17, 1987 Share

Northern Illinois beat Missouri State 27–⁠21. It was their first meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayMissouri State0–⁠1 in 1987

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1987

FinalHigh 62°F, low 46°F, 0.17 in. of rainAttendance 9,017

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1988	Northern Illinois 17, Missouri State 3
1987	Northern Illinois 27, Missouri State 21