Eastern Illinois at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 1, 1990 Share

Northern Illinois beat Eastern Illinois 28–⁠17. It was their first meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayEastern Illinois0–⁠1 in 1990

HomeNorthern Illinois6–⁠5 in 1990

FinalHigh 86°F, low 66°FAttendance 12,380

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

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

Northern Illinois leads 5–⁠1 in six meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2022	Northern Illinois 34, Eastern Illinois 27
2017	Northern Illinois 38, Eastern Illinois 10
2013	Northern Illinois 43, Eastern Illinois 39
1998	Eastern Illinois 24, Northern Illinois 10
1994	Northern Illinois 49, Eastern Illinois 17
1990	Northern Illinois 28, Eastern Illinois 17