Western Michigan at Northern Illinois

Saturday, November 12, 1988 Share

Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 15–⁠7. It was their 19th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 13–⁠6.

AwayWestern Michigan9–⁠3 in 1988

HomeNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1988

FinalHigh 42°F, low 27°F, 0.05 in. of rainAttendance 2,329

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 63% to win. Northern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Western Michigan leads 27–⁠23 in 50 meetings, counting the 31 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Western Michigan 35, Northern Illinois 19
2024	Northern Illinois 42, Western Michigan 28
2023	Northern Illinois 24, Western Michigan 0
2022	Northern Illinois 24, Western Michigan 21
2021	Western Michigan 42, Northern Illinois 21
2020	Western Michigan 30, Northern Illinois 27