Northern Illinois vs Western Illinois
Northern Illinois6series12 meetings
6Western Illinois
The series is even.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | W | 54-15 |
| 2016 | Western Illinois win | DeKalb | L | 23-28 |
| 2009 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | W | 41-7 |
| 2002 | Western Illinois win | Not recorded | L | 26-29 |
| 1999 | Western Illinois win | Not recorded | L | 21-27 |
| 1996 | Western Illinois win | Not recorded | L | 0-17 |
| 1989 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 34-27 |
| 1988 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 16-6 |
| 1987 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 29-14 |
| 1986 | Western Illinois win | Not recorded | L | 0-10 |
| 1978 | Northern Illinois win | Not recorded | W | 24-20 |
| 1973 | Western Illinois win | Not recorded | L | 27-30 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1973.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Northern Illinois and Western Illinois?
Northern Illinois is 6-6 against Western Illinois across 12 meetings on record since 1973. The series is even.
When did Northern Illinois last play Western Illinois?
They last met in 2024, a 54-15 win for Northern Illinois.