Illinois State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, November 16, 1991 Share

Northern Illinois beat Illinois State 27–⁠24. It was their 11th meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 7–⁠4.

AwayIllinois State1–⁠1 in 1991

HomeNorthern Illinois2–⁠9 in 1991

FinalHigh 55°F, low 33°FAttendance 6,943

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 10–⁠5 in 15 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2026	Illinois State 28, Northern Illinois 24
2019	Northern Illinois 24, Illinois State 10
2000	Northern Illinois 52, Illinois State 0
1992	Northern Illinois 26, Illinois State 19
1991	Northern Illinois 27, Illinois State 24
1981	Northern Illinois 40, Illinois State 7