Kent State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 23, 1999 Share

Northern Illinois beat Kent State 50–⁠7. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 11–⁠4.

AwayKent State2–⁠9 in 1999

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠6 in 1999

FinalHigh 52°F, low 32°FAttendance 11,690

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 23–⁠7 in 30 meetings, counting the 15 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Kent State 35, Northern Illinois 31
2023	Northern Illinois 37, Kent State 27
2021	Northern Illinois 41, Kent State 23	Mid-American Championship Game
2021	Kent State 52, Northern Illinois 47
2017	Northern Illinois 24, Kent State 3
2016	Northern Illinois 31, Kent State 21