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Wisconsin vs Northern Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Wisconsin Badgers | 12 | Wisconsin leads |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 1 |
Meetings since 1971: 13. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Wisconsin has won the last 5 meetings.
12-1 Regular season
9-1 Last 10
30-12 Avg score
7 Longest Wisconsin win run
Biggest Wisconsin win 49-7 in 2011, a 42-point margin.
Biggest Wisconsin loss 17-19 in 1988, a 2-point margin.
Every Wisconsin vs Northern Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Wisconsin win | Neutral | 49-7 |
| 2009 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 28-20 |
| 2007 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 44-3 |
| 2002 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 24-21 |
| 1992 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 18-17 |
| 1988 | Northern Illinois win | Madison | 17-19 |
| 1986 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 35-20 |
| 1985 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 38-17 |
| 1984 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 27-14 |
| 1983 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 37-9 |
| 1977 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 14-3 |
| 1972 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 31-7 |
| 1971 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 31-0 |
Scores from the Wisconsin perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1971.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Wisconsin Badgers lead the series since 1971, 12-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Wisconsin and Northern Illinois meet.
How to watch Wisconsin vs Northern Illinois
When Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin this season
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Wisconsin vs Northern Illinois: the essentials
Wisconsin Badgers vs Northern Illinois Huskies is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Mountain West (Group of 6). Wisconsin Badgers lead the series since 1971, 12-1. Across 13 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Badgers 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 Wisconsin and Northern Illinois?
Wisconsin Badgers lead the series since 1971, 12-1. The two programs have met 13 times on record.
How can I watch Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin and Northern Illinois in the same conference?
No. Wisconsin plays in the Big Ten. Northern Illinois plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.