Northern Illinois at Wisconsin

Saturday, September 17, 1988 Share

Northern Illinois beat Wisconsin 19–⁠17. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Wisconsin led the series 7–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1988

HomeWisconsin1–⁠10 in 1988

FinalHigh 75°F, low 55°F, 0.32 in. of rainAttendance 46,869

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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