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Maryland vs Northern Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Maryland Terrapins | 3 | Maryland leads |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 1 |
Meetings since 1996: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Maryland has won the last 2 meetings.
3-1 Regular season
3-1 Last 4
22-14 Avg score
2 Longest Maryland win run
Biggest Maryland win 30-6 in 1996, a 24-point margin.
Biggest Maryland loss 13-20 in 2003, a 7-point margin.
Every Maryland vs Northern Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Maryland win | College Park | 20-9 |
| 2004 | Maryland win | College Park | 23-20 |
| 2003 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | 13-20 |
| 1996 | Maryland win | College Park | 30-6 |
Scores from the Maryland perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1996.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Maryland Terrapins lead the series since 1996, 3-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Maryland and Northern Illinois meet.
How to watch Maryland vs Northern Illinois
When Maryland and Northern Illinois 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 Maryland radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Maryland vs Northern Illinois 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 Maryland this season
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Maryland vs Northern Illinois: the essentials
Maryland Terrapins vs Northern Illinois Huskies is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Mountain West (Group of 6). Maryland Terrapins lead the series since 1996, 3-1. Across 4 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Maryland vs Northern Illinois head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Maryland Terrapins team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Northern Illinois against the whole conference, see Northern Illinois vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Maryland and Northern Illinois?
Maryland Terrapins lead the series since 1996, 3-1. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Maryland vs Northern Illinois?
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 Maryland and Northern Illinois in the same conference?
No. Maryland plays in the Big Ten. Northern Illinois plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.