Iowa vs Northern Illinois
Iowa10series11 meetings
1Northern Illinois
Iowa leads the series · Iowa on a 2-game winning run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Iowa win | Iowa City | W | 40-0 |
| 2018 | Iowa win | Iowa City | W | 33-7 |
| 2013 | Northern Illinois win | Iowa City | L | 27-30 |
| 2012 | Iowa win | Neutral | W | 18-17 |
| 2007 | Iowa win | DeKalb | W | 16-3 |
| 2006 | Iowa win | Iowa City | W | 24-14 |
| 1999 | Iowa win | Iowa City | W | 24-0 |
| 1993 | Iowa win | Iowa City | W | 54-20 |
| 1991 | Iowa win | Iowa City | W | 58-7 |
| 1986 | Iowa win | Iowa City | W | 57-3 |
| 1985 | Iowa win | Iowa City | W | 48-20 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1985.
The Iowa vs Northern Illinois 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 Iowa and Northern Illinois?
Iowa is 10-1 against Northern Illinois across 11 meetings on record since 1985. Iowa leads the series.
When did Iowa last play Northern Illinois?
They last met in 2026, a 40-0 win for Iowa.