1973 Northern Illinois Huskies football team
The 1973 Northern Illinois Huskies football team represented Northern Illinois University in the 1973 college football season. The Huskies competed in the highest division of football at the time: Division I, also known as the University Division, where they competed among the Independents schools of the league. They were led by head coach Jerry Ippoliti, his third year with the team, and they played their home games at Huskie Stadium.
Schedule
Date |
Time |
Opponent# |
Rank# |
Site |
TV |
Result
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September 8 |
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Indiana State |
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Huskie Stadium • DeKalb, IL |
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W 42-24
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September 15 |
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Southern Illinois |
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Huskie Stadium • DeKalb, IL |
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W 34-28
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September 22 |
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at Western Michigan |
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Waldo Stadium • Kalamazoo, MI |
|
L 14-28
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September 29 |
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at West Texas State |
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Kimbrough Memorial Stadium • Canyon, TX |
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W 21-14
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October 6 |
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at Fresno State |
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Bulldog Stadium • Fresno, CA |
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W 24-15
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October 13 |
|
Marshall |
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Huskie Stadium • DeKalb, IL |
|
L 36-39
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October 20 |
|
Ball State |
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Huskie Stadium • DeKalb, IL |
|
W 45-17
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October 27 |
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at Illinois State |
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Hancock Stadium • Normal, IL |
|
W 28-14
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November 3 |
|
Western Illinois |
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Huskie Stadium • DeKalb, IL |
|
L 27-30
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November 10 |
|
at Xavier |
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Corcoran Stadium • Cincinnati, OH |
|
L 36-40
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November 17 |
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at Bowling Green |
|
Doyt Perry Stadium • Bowling Green, OH |
|
L 20-21
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*Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from Coaches Poll released prior to game. All times are in Central Time. |
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References
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| Venues | |
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| Bowls & rivalries | |
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| Culture & lore |
- "Huskie Fight Song"
- Huskie Band
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| People | |
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| Seasons | |
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| National championship seasons in bold |
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