Northern Illinois at Marshall

Saturday, October 30, 1999

No. 13 Marshall beat Northern Illinois 41–⁠9. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 4–⁠2.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠6 in 1999
9
Home13Marshall13–⁠0 in 1999
41

FinalHigh 79°F, low 40°FAttendance 30,081

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Marshall 89% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 4–⁠4 in eight meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2014Marshall 52, Northern Illinois 23Boca Raton Bowl
2001Marshall 37, Northern Illinois 15
1999Marshall 41, Northern Illinois 9
1974Northern Illinois 20, Marshall 17
1973Marshall 39, Northern Illinois 36
1972Northern Illinois 24, Marshall 7

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