Akron at Northern Illinois
Saturday, October 26, 1996 Share
Akron beat Northern Illinois 34–17. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Akron led the series 3–2.
FinalHigh 67°F, low 41°FAttendance 10,465
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Northern Illinois 51% to win. Akron won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Akron–Northern Illinois gameNorthern Illinois leads 12–6 in 18 meetings, counting the 13 since this game.
Around this game
Akron
- Next gamevs. Bowling GreenNov. 2, 1996
- SeasonAkron in 1996
- ProgramAkron history and records
Northern Illinois
- Next gamevs. Louisiana TechNov. 2, 1996
- SeasonNorthern Illinois in 1996
- ProgramNorthern Illinois history and records