Western Michigan at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 25, 1999 Share

Western Michigan beat Northern Illinois 24–⁠21. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 18–⁠6.

AwayWestern Michigan7–⁠5 in 1999

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠6 in 1999

FinalHigh 68°F, low 48°FAttendance 19,213

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 27–⁠23 in 50 meetings, counting the 26 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