Northern Illinois at Minnesota
Saturday, September 24, 1988 Share
Minnesota beat Northern Illinois 31–20. It was their first meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 73°F, low 46°FAttendance 40,007
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Minnesota 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Northern Illinois–Minnesota gameMinnesota leads 2–1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2010 | Northern Illinois 34, Minnesota 23 | |
| 2008 | Minnesota 31, Northern Illinois 27 | |
| 1988 | Minnesota 31, Northern Illinois 20 |
Around this game
Northern Illinois
- Next gamevs. Missouri StateOct. 1, 1988
- SeasonNorthern Illinois in 1988
- ProgramNorthern Illinois history and records
Minnesota
- Next gameat PurdueOct. 1, 1988
- SeasonMinnesota in 1988
- ProgramMinnesota history and records