Northwestern vs Syracuse
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Northwestern leads the series · Northwestern on a 2-game winning run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 48-27 |
| 2012 | Northwestern win | Syracuse | W | 42-41 |
| 2009 | Syracuse win | Syracuse | L | 34-37 |
| 2008 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 30-10 |
| 1984 | Syracuse win | Evanston | L | 12-13 |
| 1983 | Syracuse win | Syracuse | L | 0-35 |
| 1980 | Syracuse win | Syracuse | L | 21-42 |
| 1979 | Syracuse win | Evanston | L | 21-54 |
| 1971 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 12-6 |
| 1948 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 48-0 |
| 1940 | Northwestern win | Syracuse | W | 40-0 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1940.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Northwestern and Syracuse?
Northwestern is 6-5 against Syracuse across 11 meetings on record since 1940. Northwestern leads the series.
When did Northwestern last play Syracuse?
They last met in 2013, a 48-27 win for Northwestern.