Northern Illinois at Nebraska
Saturday, September 9, 1989 Share
No. 4 Nebraska beat Northern Illinois 48–17. It was their first meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 91°F, low 54°FAttendance 76,194
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Nebraska 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Northern Illinois–Nebraska gameNebraska leads 4–1 in five meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2023 | Nebraska 35, Northern Illinois 11 | |
| 2019 | Nebraska 44, Northern Illinois 8 | |
| 2017 | Northern Illinois 21, Nebraska 17 | |
| 1990 | Nebraska 60, Northern Illinois 14 | |
| 1989 | Nebraska 48, Northern Illinois 17 |
Around this game
Northern Illinois
- Next gameat Kansas StateSept. 23, 1989
- SeasonNorthern Illinois in 1989
- ProgramNorthern Illinois history and records
Nebraska
- Next gamevs. UtahSept. 16, 1989
- SeasonNebraska in 1989
- ProgramNebraska history and records