Northern Illinois at Northwestern

Saturday, September 29, 1990 Share

Northwestern beat Northern Illinois 24–⁠7. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Northwestern led the series 4–⁠0–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois6–⁠5 in 1990

HomeNorthwestern2–⁠9 in 1990

FinalHigh 65°F, low 56°FAttendance 26,798

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 69% to win. Northwestern pulled the upset.

Northwestern leads 6–⁠1–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2014	Northern Illinois 23, Northwestern 15
2005	Northwestern 38, Northern Illinois 37
2000	Northwestern 35, Northern Illinois 17
1990	Northwestern 24, Northern Illinois 7
1987	Northern Illinois 16, Northwestern 16
1985	Northwestern 38, Northern Illinois 16