Buffalo at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 28, 2000 Share

Northern Illinois beat Buffalo 73–⁠10. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 3–⁠1.

AwayBuffalo2–⁠9 in 2000

HomeNorthern Illinois6–⁠5 in 2000

FinalHigh 71°F, low 45°FAttendance 16,586

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 87% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Northern Illinois leads 13–⁠3 in 16 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	Buffalo 23, Northern Illinois 20
2021	Northern Illinois 33, Buffalo 27
2020	Buffalo 49, Northern Illinois 30
2018	Northern Illinois 30, Buffalo 29	Mid-American Championship Game
2017	Northern Illinois 14, Buffalo 13
2016	Northern Illinois 44, Buffalo 7