Northern Illinois vs Akron
Northern Illinois12series18 meetings
6Akron
Northern Illinois leads the series · Northern Illinois on a 2-game winning run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | W | 29-16 |
| 2023 | Northern Illinois win | Akron | W | 55-14 |
| 2022 | Akron win | DeKalb | L | 12-44 |
| 2019 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | W | 49-0 |
| 2018 | Northern Illinois win | Akron | W | 36-26 |
| 2013 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | W | 27-20 |
| 2012 | Northern Illinois win | Akron | W | 37-7 |
| 2010 | Northern Illinois win | Akron | W | 50-14 |
| 2009 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | W | 27-10 |
| 2005 | Akron win | Not recorded | L | 30-31 |
| 2005 | Akron win | Not recorded | L | 42-48 |
| 2004 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 49-19 |
| 2000 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 52-35 |
| 1996 | Akron win | Not recorded | L | 17-34 |
| 1991 | Akron win | Not recorded | L | 7-17 |
| 1990 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 31-28 |
| 1988 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 7-6 |
| 1987 | Akron win | Not recorded | L | 21-27 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1987.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Northern Illinois and Akron?
Northern Illinois is 12-6 against Akron across 18 meetings on record since 1987. Northern Illinois leads the series.
When did Northern Illinois last play Akron?
They last met in 2024, a 29-16 win for Northern Illinois.