Western Michigan at Northern Illinois
Saturday, October 20, 2001 Share
Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 20–12. It was their 26th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 19–7.
FinalHigh 60°F, low 39°FAttendance 18,150
- At kickoff
- 45°F, a few clouds, wind 7 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD), 39 km from the home team’s stadium, six minutes before kickoff
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Western Michigan 66% to win. Northern Illinois pulled the upset.
Western Michigan leads 27–23 in 50 meetings, counting the 24 since this game.
Around this game
Western Michigan
- Next gameat Miami (OH)Oct. 27, 2001
- SeasonWestern Michigan in 2001
- ProgramWestern Michigan history and records
Northern Illinois
- Next gameat Central MichiganOct. 27, 2001
- SeasonNorthern Illinois in 2001
- ProgramNorthern Illinois history and records