Nebraska vs Northern Illinois
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1Northern Illinois
Nebraska leads the series · Nebraska on a 2-game winning run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | W | 35-11 |
| 2019 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | W | 44-8 |
| 2017 | Northern Illinois win | Lincoln | L | 17-21 |
| 1990 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | W | 60-14 |
| 1989 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | W | 48-17 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1989.
The Nebraska 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 Nebraska and Northern Illinois?
Nebraska is 4-1 against Northern Illinois across 5 meetings on record since 1989. Nebraska leads the series.
When did Nebraska last play Northern Illinois?
They last met in 2023, a 35-11 win for Nebraska.