Northern Illinois at Southern Illinois

Saturday, October 22, 1988 Share

Northern Illinois beat Southern Illinois 10–⁠9. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 7–⁠2.

AwayNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1988

HomeSouthern Illinois0–⁠2 in 1988

FinalHigh 67°F, low 33°FAttendance 13,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 10–⁠4 in 14 meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2023	Southern Illinois 14, Northern Illinois 11
2007	Southern Illinois 34, Northern Illinois 31
2004	Northern Illinois 23, Southern Illinois 22
1993	Northern Illinois 45, Southern Illinois 15
1989	Northern Illinois 29, Southern Illinois 24
1988	Northern Illinois 10, Southern Illinois 9