Northwestern 1987 season
Record
2-8-1
Points for
186
Points against
328
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | at |  Duke | L | 16-31 |
| 4 | at |  Missouri | L | 3-28 |
| 5 | at |  Northern Illinois | T | 16-16 |
| 6 | at |  Indiana | L | 18-35 |
| 7 | vs |  Minnesota | L | 33-45 |
| 8 | vs |  Michigan State | L | 0-38 |
| 9 | at |  Wisconsin | W | 27-24 |
| 10 | at |  Michigan | L | 6-29 |
| 11 | vs |  Iowa | L | 24-52 |
| 12 | at |  Purdue | L | 15-20 |
| 13 | vs |  Illinois | W | 28-10 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Northwestern Wildcats 1987 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Northwestern record in 1987?
Northwestern went 2-8-1 in the 1987 regular season.