Central Michigan at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 17, 1998 Share

Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 16–⁠6. It was their 13th meeting; after it, Central Michigan led the series 9–⁠4.

AwayCentral Michigan6–⁠5 in 1998

HomeNorthern Illinois2–⁠9 in 1998

FinalHigh 78°F, low 53°F, 0.37 in. of rainAttendance 15,012

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Central Michigan 68% to win. Northern Illinois pulled the upset.

Central Michigan leads 21–⁠18 in 39 meetings, counting the 26 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	Northern Illinois 24, Central Michigan 16
2023	Central Michigan 37, Northern Illinois 31
2022	Central Michigan 35, Northern Illinois 22
2021	Northern Illinois 39, Central Michigan 38
2020	Central Michigan 40, Northern Illinois 10
2019	Central Michigan 48, Northern Illinois 10