Northern Illinois Football Team History
Northern Illinois Huskies
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
Founded: 1895 Stadium: Huskie Stadium Capacity: 31,000 Colors: Red & Black Coach: George Red Evans Conference: Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic-
1947 Season Highlights
George Red Evans enters his 19th season as Head Coach at Northern Illinois.
1947 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Fri., Sep. 19 vs. Aurora Clippers (IL)
6
6
T
Fri., Sep. 26 @ Saint Ambrose (IA)
7
20
L
Fri., Oct. 3 vs.
Central Michigan
6
6
T
Sat., Oct. 11 vs.
Eastern Michigan
21
6
W
Sat., Oct. 18 @ Illinois State
7
7
T
Sat., Oct. 25 @ Southern Illinois
0
20
L
Sat., Nov. 1 vs. Western Illinois
33
0
W
Sat., Nov. 8 vs. Eastern Illinois
25
6
W
Sat., Nov. 22 vs. Millikin (IL)
26
6
W
Sat., Nov. 29 @ Evansville (IN)
0
20
L
Hoosier Bowl Bowl
1947 Season Totals
Record 4-3
-3
Points Scored 131
Scoring Average 13.1
Points Allowed 97
Defense Average 9.7
Opponents Record 3-11
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 4-0
-2
Away Record 0-3
-1
1947 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1947 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1947 All Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
The Oklahoma Sooners hold the record for the longest winning streak in college football. The streak lasted 47 games, from 1954 until 1957.