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Nebraska vs Northern Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Nebraska Cornhuskers | 4 | Nebraska leads |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 1 |
Meetings since 1989: 5. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Nebraska has won the last 2 meetings.
4-1 Regular season
4-1 Last 5
41-14 Avg score
2 Longest Nebraska win run
Biggest Nebraska win 60-14 in 1990, a 46-point margin.
Biggest Nebraska loss 17-21 in 2017, a 4-point margin.
Every Nebraska vs Northern Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 35-11 |
| 2019 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 44-8 |
| 2017 | Northern Illinois win | Lincoln | 17-21 |
| 1990 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 60-14 |
| 1989 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 48-17 |
Scores from the Nebraska perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1989.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Nebraska Cornhuskers lead the series since 1989, 4-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Nebraska and Northern Illinois meet.
How to watch Nebraska vs Northern Illinois
When Nebraska 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 Nebraska radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Nebraska 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 Nebraska this season
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Nebraska vs Northern Illinois: the essentials
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Northern Illinois Huskies is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Mountain West (Group of 6). Nebraska Cornhuskers lead the series since 1989, 4-1. Across 5 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Nebraska 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers 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 Nebraska and Northern Illinois?
Nebraska Cornhuskers lead the series since 1989, 4-1. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch Nebraska 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 Nebraska and Northern Illinois in the same conference?
No. Nebraska plays in the Big Ten. Northern Illinois plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.