Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan

Saturday, October 24, 1998 Share

Northern Illinois beat Eastern Michigan 26–⁠14. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 7–⁠3–⁠2.

AwayNorthern Illinois2–⁠9 in 1998

HomeEastern Michigan3–⁠8 in 1998

FinalHigh 66°F, low 38°FAttendance 8,423

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Eastern Michigan 73% to win. Northern Illinois pulled the upset.

Northern Illinois leads 28–⁠8–⁠2 in 38 meetings, counting the 26 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Eastern Michigan 16, Northern Illinois 10
2023	Northern Illinois 20, Eastern Michigan 13
2022	Northern Illinois 39, Eastern Michigan 10
2021	Northern Illinois 27, Eastern Michigan 20
2020	Eastern Michigan 41, Northern Illinois 33
2019	Eastern Michigan 45, Northern Illinois 17