Eastern Illinois at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 19, 1998 Share

Eastern Illinois beat Northern Illinois 24–⁠10. It was their third meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayEastern Illinois1–⁠1 in 1998

HomeNorthern Illinois2–⁠9 in 1998

FinalHigh 82°F, low 60°FAttendance 20,184

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 54% to win. Eastern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Northern Illinois leads 5–⁠1 in six meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2022	Northern Illinois 34, Eastern Illinois 27
2017	Northern Illinois 38, Eastern Illinois 10
2013	Northern Illinois 43, Eastern Illinois 39
1998	Eastern Illinois 24, Northern Illinois 10
1994	Northern Illinois 49, Eastern Illinois 17
1990	Northern Illinois 28, Eastern Illinois 17