Northern Illinois at Louisiana Tech

Saturday, October 14, 1989 Share

Louisiana Tech beat Northern Illinois 42–⁠21. It was their first meeting; after it, Louisiana Tech led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois9–⁠2 in 1989

HomeLouisiana Tech5–⁠4–⁠1 in 1989

FinalHigh 88°F, low 54°FAttendance 17,300

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 63% to win. Louisiana Tech won as Elo’s underdog.

Louisiana Tech leads 6–⁠1 in seven meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
2008	Louisiana Tech 17, Northern Illinois 10	Independence Bowl
1996	Louisiana Tech 40, Northern Illinois 14
1995	Louisiana Tech 59, Northern Illinois 14
1994	Northern Illinois 27, Louisiana Tech 17
1993	Louisiana Tech 17, Northern Illinois 16
1991	Louisiana Tech 37, Northern Illinois 3