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Northern Illinois vs Georgia State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 0 | Georgia State leads |
 Georgia State Panthers | 1 |
Meetings since 2026: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
0-1 Regular season
0-1 Last 1
14-35 Avg score
1 Longest Georgia State win run
Biggest Northern Illinois loss 14-35 in 2026, a 21-point margin.
Every Northern Illinois vs Georgia State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Georgia State win | Atlanta | 14-35 |
Scores from the Northern Illinois perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2026.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Georgia State Panthers lead the series since 2026, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Northern Illinois and Georgia State meet.
How to watch Northern Illinois vs Georgia State
When Northern Illinois and Georgia 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 Northern Illinois radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Northern Illinois vs Georgia 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 Northern Illinois this season
Follow Northern Illinois 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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Northern Illinois vs Georgia State: the essentials
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Georgia State Panthers is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Sun Belt (Group of 6). Georgia State Panthers lead the series since 2026, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Northern Illinois vs Georgia State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Northern Illinois Huskies team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Georgia State against the whole conference, see Georgia State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Northern Illinois and Georgia State?
Georgia State Panthers lead the series since 2026, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch Northern Illinois vs Georgia 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 Northern Illinois and Georgia State in the same conference?
No. Northern Illinois plays in the Mountain West. Georgia State plays in the Sun Belt (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.