Louisiana at Northern Illinois

Saturday, November 4, 1989 Share

Northern Illinois beat Louisiana 23–⁠20. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayLouisiana7–⁠4 in 1989

HomeNorthern Illinois9–⁠2 in 1989

FinalHigh 40°F, low 20°FAttendance 5,604

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Louisiana leads 6–⁠3 in nine meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
1996	Louisiana 45, Northern Illinois 31
1995	Northern Illinois 25, Louisiana 24
1994	Louisiana 29, Northern Illinois 9
1993	Louisiana 33, Northern Illinois 19
1992	Northern Illinois 23, Louisiana 15
1991	Louisiana 13, Northern Illinois 12