Northern Illinois vs Buffalo
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Northern Illinois leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Buffalo win | DeKalb | L | 20-23 |
| 2021 | Northern Illinois win | Amherst | W | 33-27 |
| 2020 | Buffalo win | DeKalb | L | 30-49 |
| 2018 | Northern Illinois win | Neutral | W | 30-29 |
| 2017 | Northern Illinois win | Amherst | W | 14-13 |
| 2016 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | W | 44-7 |
| 2015 | Northern Illinois win | Amherst | W | 41-30 |
| 2012 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | W | 45-3 |
| 2011 | Northern Illinois win | Amherst | W | 31-30 |
| 2010 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | W | 45-14 |
| 2006 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 31-13 |
| 2003 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 40-9 |
| 2000 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 73-10 |
| 1999 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 45-21 |
| 1970 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 43-26 |
| 1968 | Buffalo win | Not recorded | L | 7-20 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1968.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Northern Illinois and Buffalo?
Northern Illinois is 13-3 against Buffalo across 16 meetings on record since 1968. Northern Illinois leads the series.
When did Northern Illinois last play Buffalo?
They last met in 2024, a 20-23 loss for Northern Illinois.