Northern Illinois vs Illinois State
Northern Illinois10series15 meetings
5Illinois State
Northern Illinois leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Illinois State win | DeKalb | L | 24-28 |
| 2019 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | W | 24-10 |
| 2000 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 52-0 |
| 1992 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 26-19 |
| 1991 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 27-24 |
| 1981 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 40-7 |
| 1980 | Illinois State win | Not recorded | L | 18-28 |
| 1979 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 33-7 |
| 1978 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 49-21 |
| 1977 | Illinois State win | Not recorded | L | 7-16 |
| 1976 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 7-3 |
| 1975 | Illinois State win | Not recorded | L | 10-27 |
| 1974 | Illinois State win | Not recorded | L | 14-24 |
| 1973 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 28-14 |
| 1972 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 21-7 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1972.
The Northern Illinois vs Illinois State matchup page sets the two programs side by side, with kickoff and TV once a next meeting is on the schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Northern Illinois and Illinois State?
Northern Illinois is 10-5 against Illinois State across 15 meetings on record since 1972. Northern Illinois leads the series.
When did Northern Illinois last play Illinois State?
They last met in 2026, a 24-28 loss for Northern Illinois.