Northwestern vs Northern Illinois
Northwestern61 tie8 meetings
1Northern Illinois
Northwestern leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Northern Illinois win | Evanston | L | 15-23 |
| 2005 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 38-37 |
| 2000 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 35-17 |
| 1990 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 24-7 |
| 1987 | Tie | DeKalb | T | 16-16 |
| 1985 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 38-16 |
| 1982 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 31-6 |
| 1975 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 10-3 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1975.
The Northwestern 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 Northwestern and Northern Illinois?
Northwestern is 6-1-1 against Northern Illinois across 8 meetings on record since 1975. Northwestern leads the series.
When did Northwestern last play Northern Illinois?
They last met in 2014, a 15-23 loss for Northwestern.