Western Illinois at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 7, 1996 Share

Western Illinois beat Northern Illinois 17–⁠0. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 4–⁠3.

AwayWestern Illinois1–⁠0 in 1996

HomeNorthern Illinois1–⁠10 in 1996

FinalHigh 82°F, low 62°FAttendance 21,370

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 66% to win. Western Illinois pulled the upset.

Tied 6–⁠6 in 12 meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	Northern Illinois 54, Western Illinois 15
2016	Western Illinois 28, Northern Illinois 23
2009	Northern Illinois 41, Western Illinois 7
2002	Western Illinois 29, Northern Illinois 26
1999	Western Illinois 27, Northern Illinois 21
1996	Western Illinois 17, Northern Illinois 0