Fresno State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 6, 1990 Share

Northern Illinois beat No. 24 Fresno State 73–⁠18. It was their third meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 2–⁠1.

Away24Fresno State8–⁠2–⁠1 in 1990

HomeNorthern Illinois6–⁠5 in 1990

FinalHigh 84°F, low 63°FAttendance 18,067

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Fresno State 70% to win. Northern Illinois pulled the upset.

Northern Illinois leads 4–⁠2 in six meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	Northern Illinois 28, Fresno State 20	Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
2010	Northern Illinois 40, Fresno State 17	Humanitarian Bowl
1991	Fresno State 55, Northern Illinois 7
1990	Northern Illinois 73, Fresno State 18
1973	Northern Illinois 24, Fresno State 15
1972	Fresno State 9, Northern Illinois 6