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Boise State vs Northern Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Boise State Broncos | 1 | Boise State leads |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 0 |
Meetings since 2015: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
0-0 Regular season
1-0 Postseason
1-0 Last 1
55-7 Avg score
1 Longest Boise State win run
Biggest Boise State win 55-7 in 2015 (postseason), a 48-point margin.
Every Boise State vs Northern Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 * | Boise State win | Neutral | 55-7 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Boise State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2015.
Formation matchup
Base personnel from each team's latest depth chart (school depth charts and school game notes). Offense lines up against the defense across the line of scrimmage.
Northern Illinois defense5-2 front · 5 DL · 2 LB · 4 DB RW Walker LL Lindo MA Armstrong KC Conyers
JM Murray JN Nelson
JT Thomas KS Sneed MC Canion AW Washington AJ Jones
Line of scrimmage
Boise State offense11 personnel · 1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WRBoise State defense5-2 front · 5 DL · 2 LB · 4 DBLine of scrimmage
RL Liegel LS Skartvedt LH Hron TC Chambers LM Mahnesmith
JM Macon TJ Johnson Jr.
LB Bryant DR Rogers GD Dimopoulos JF Fowler
Northern Illinois offense11 personnel · 1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WRMatchup stats
Injury report
Latest weekly injury report
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Boise State Broncos lead the series since 2015, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Boise State and Northern Illinois meet.
How to watch Boise State vs Northern Illinois
When Boise State 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 Boise State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Boise State 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 Boise State this season
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Boise State vs Northern Illinois: the essentials
Boise State Broncos vs Northern Illinois Huskies is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the Mountain West (Group of 6). Boise State Broncos lead the series since 2015, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Boise State 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 Boise State Broncos team hub, the Pac-12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Northern Illinois against the whole conference, see Northern Illinois vs the Pac-12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Boise State and Northern Illinois?
Boise State Broncos lead the series since 2015, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch Boise State 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 Boise State and Northern Illinois in the same conference?
No. Boise State plays in the Pac-12. Northern Illinois plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.