Western Michigan at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 13, 1997 Share

Western Michigan beat Northern Illinois 21–⁠13. It was their 22nd meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 16–⁠6.

AwayWestern Michigan8–⁠3 in 1997

HomeNorthern Illinois0–⁠11 in 1997

FinalHigh 74°F, low 49°FAttendance 8,003

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 63% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 27–⁠23 in 50 meetings, counting the 28 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Western Michigan 35, Northern Illinois 19
2024	Northern Illinois 42, Western Michigan 28
2023	Northern Illinois 24, Western Michigan 0
2022	Northern Illinois 24, Western Michigan 21
2021	Western Michigan 42, Northern Illinois 21
2020	Western Michigan 30, Northern Illinois 27