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North Dakota State vs Illinois State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 North Dakota State Bison | 16 | North Dakota State leads |
 Illinois State Redbirds | 3 |
Meetings since 2007: 19. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
15-3 Regular season
1-0 Postseason
9-1 Last 10
28-14 Avg score
14 Longest North Dakota State win run
Biggest North Dakota State win 37-3 in 2019, a 34-point margin.
Biggest North Dakota State loss 24-34 in 2010, a 10-point margin.
Every North Dakota State vs Illinois State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Illinois State win | Fargo | 28-29 |
| 2025 | North Dakota State win | Normal | 33-16 |
| 2024 | North Dakota State win | Normal | 42-10 |
| 2022 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 24-7 |
| 2021 | North Dakota State win | Normal | 20-0 |
| 2020 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 21-13 |
| 2019 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 9-3 |
| 2019 | North Dakota State win | Normal | 37-3 |
| 2018 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 28-14 |
| 2017 | North Dakota State win | Normal | 20-7 |
| 2016 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 31-10 |
| 2014 * | North Dakota State win | Neutral | 29-27 |
| 2013 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 28-10 |
| 2012 | North Dakota State win | Normal | 38-20 |
| 2011 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 20-10 |
| 2010 | Illinois State win | Normal | 24-34 |
| 2009 | Illinois State win | Fargo | 24-27 |
| 2008 | North Dakota State win | Normal | 25-7 |
| 2007 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 54-28 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the North Dakota State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2007.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
North Dakota State Bison lead the series since 2007, 16-3. Here is the series on record and how to watch when North Dakota State and Illinois State meet.
How to watch North Dakota State vs Illinois State
When North Dakota State and Illinois State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the North Dakota State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the North Dakota State vs Illinois State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The North Dakota State this season
Follow North Dakota State in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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North Dakota State vs Illinois State: the essentials
North Dakota State Bison vs Illinois State Redbirds is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Missouri Valley (FBS). North Dakota State Bison lead the series since 2007, 16-3. Across 19 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the North Dakota State vs Illinois State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the North Dakota State Bison team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Illinois State against the whole conference, see Illinois State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between North Dakota State and Illinois State?
North Dakota State Bison lead the series since 2007, 16-3. The two programs have met 19 times on record.
How can I watch North Dakota State vs Illinois State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are North Dakota State and Illinois State in the same conference?
No. North Dakota State plays in the Mountain West. Illinois State plays in the Missouri Valley (FBS). This is a non-conference game.