Western Illinois at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 30, 1989 Share

Northern Illinois beat Western Illinois 34–⁠27. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 4–⁠2.

AwayWestern Illinois0–⁠1 in 1989

HomeNorthern Illinois9–⁠2 in 1989

FinalAttendance 22,365

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 6–⁠6 in 12 meetings, counting the six 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