Northern Illinois at Western Michigan

Thursday, September 3, 1998 Share

Western Michigan beat Northern Illinois 37–⁠23. It was their 23rd meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 17–⁠6.

AwayNorthern Illinois2–⁠9 in 1998

HomeWestern Michigan7–⁠4 in 1998

FinalHigh 78°F, low 51°FAttendance 35,107

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 27–⁠23 in 50 meetings, counting the 27 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