Northern Illinois at NC State
Saturday, September 20, 1997 Share
NC State beat Northern Illinois 41–14. It was their first meeting; after it, NC State led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 87°F, low 69°FAttendance 51,500
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
NC State 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Northern Illinois–NC State gameNC State leads 2–0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2024 | NC State 24, Northern Illinois 17 | |
| 1997 | NC State 41, Northern Illinois 14 |
Around this game
Northern Illinois
- Next gameat Bowling GreenOct. 4, 1997
- SeasonNorthern Illinois in 1997
- ProgramNorthern Illinois history and records
NC State
- Next gameat Wake ForestSept. 25, 1997
- SeasonNC State in 1997
- ProgramNC State history and records