Northern Illinois at Louisville

Saturday, October 19, 1996

Louisville beat Northern Illinois 27–⁠3. It was their third meeting; Louisville leads the series 3–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois1–⁠10 in 1996
3
HomeLouisville5–⁠6 in 1996
27

FinalHigh 58°F, low 36°FAttendance 36,467

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Louisville 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Louisville leads 3–⁠0 in three meetings.

Recent meetings
1996Louisville 27, Northern Illinois 3
1995Louisville 34, Northern Illinois 21
1977Louisville 38, Northern Illinois 0

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