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Mountain West Matchups
Southern Illinois vs the Mountain West
Head-to-head, every Mountain West series
| Mountain West program | Record | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Nevada Wolf PackNevada | 0-1 | Southern Illinois leads |
 North Dakota State BisonNorth Dakota State | 14-3 | North Dakota State leads |
 Northern Illinois HuskiesNorthern Illinois | 10-4 | Northern Illinois leads |
| Combined vs the Mountain WestCombined | 24-8 | Mountain West leads |
Series on record since 1973, from the CollegeFootballData game log. Click any program for the full head-to-head and every meeting.
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How Southern Illinois fares against the Mountain West. In meetings on record since 1973 it trails 8-24 across 3 Mountain West series, with every series and how to watch below.
How to watch Southern Illinois against the Mountain West
Whenever Southern Illinois faces a Mountain West opponent, here is how to find the game.
- Find the matchup Open the specific series above. Each links to the full head-to-head with every meeting on record.
- National TV Mountain West home games air on the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Stream it ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Check kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center.
The Mountain West angle
Across 3 Mountain West series on record since 1973, Southern Illinois is 8-24 against the Mountain West. Its best matchup is Nevada, at 1-0. North Dakota State has the upper hand, ahead 14-3 in that series. The tightest series is with Nevada, 0-1. Southern Illinois has never lost to Nevada.
Southern Illinois plays in the Missouri Valley (FBS), so every meeting with a Mountain West program is a non-conference game. For the Mountain West's own series, see the Mountain West rivalry pages. For every non-conference matchup in one place, use the matchups hub. For who leads the conference now, the Mountain West standings.
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Southern Illinois vs the Mountain West: what to know
Southern Illinois Salukis plays in the Missouri Valley (FBS), so it meets the Mountain West only in non-conference games. This page pulls every Mountain West series on record since 1973 into one view, Southern Illinois against Nevada, North Dakota State and Northern Illinois, with the combined record and links to each full head-to-head page. Combined, the Mountain West holds a 24-8 edge in these meetings. For the Mountain West's own series see the rivalry pages, and for every opponent in one place, the matchups hub.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southern Illinois's record against the Mountain West?
Against Mountain West programs combined, the series on record since 1973 sits at 8-24 in the Mountain West's favour. Each head-to-head is broken down below.
Which Mountain West teams has Southern Illinois played?
Nevada, North Dakota State and Northern Illinois. Each has its own head-to-head page with every meeting on record.