Western Illinois at Northern Illinois

Thursday, September 2, 1999 Share

Western Illinois beat Northern Illinois 27–⁠21. It was their eighth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 4–⁠4.

AwayWestern Illinois1–⁠0 in 1999

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠6 in 1999

FinalHigh 84°F, low 59°FAttendance 17,930

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 65% to win. Western Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 6–⁠6 in 12 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	Northern Illinois 54, Western Illinois 15
2016	Western Illinois 28, Northern Illinois 23
2009	Northern Illinois 41, Western Illinois 7
2002	Western Illinois 29, Northern Illinois 26
1999	Western Illinois 27, Northern Illinois 21
1996	Western Illinois 17, Northern Illinois 0