Western Illinois at Northern Illinois

Saturday, November 5, 1988 Share

Northern Illinois beat Western Illinois 16–⁠6. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 3–⁠2.

AwayWestern Illinois0–⁠1 in 1988

HomeNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1988

FinalHigh 58°F, low 42°F, 0.43 in. of rainAttendance 7,556

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 6–⁠6 in 12 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	Northern Illinois 54, Western Illinois 15
2016	Western Illinois 28, Northern Illinois 23
2009	Northern Illinois 41, Western Illinois 7
2002	Western Illinois 29, Northern Illinois 26
1999	Western Illinois 27, Northern Illinois 21
1996	Western Illinois 17, Northern Illinois 0