Southern Illinois at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 7, 1989 Share

Northern Illinois beat Southern Illinois 29–⁠24. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 8–⁠2.

AwaySouthern Illinois0–⁠1 in 1989

HomeNorthern Illinois9–⁠2 in 1989

FinalHigh 60°F, low 31°FAttendance 23,933

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 10–⁠4 in 14 meetings, counting the four 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