Northern Illinois at Northwestern

Thursday, August 31, 2000 Share

Northwestern beat Northern Illinois 35–⁠17. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Northwestern led the series 5–⁠0–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois6–⁠5 in 2000

HomeNorthwestern8–⁠4 in 2000

FinalHigh 77°F, low 67°FAttendance 23,352

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northwestern 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northwestern leads 6–⁠1–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2014	Northern Illinois 23, Northwestern 15
2005	Northwestern 38, Northern Illinois 37
2000	Northwestern 35, Northern Illinois 17
1990	Northwestern 24, Northern Illinois 7
1987	Northern Illinois 16, Northwestern 16
1985	Northwestern 38, Northern Illinois 16