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Fresno State vs Northern Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Fresno State Bulldogs | 2 | Northern Illinois leads |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 4 |
Meetings since 1972: 6. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Northern Illinois has won the last 2 meetings.
2-2 Regular season
0-2 Postseason
2-4 Last 6
22-30 Avg score
2 Longest Northern Illinois win run
Biggest Fresno State win 55-7 in 1991, a 48-point margin.
Biggest Fresno State loss 18-73 in 1990, a 55-point margin.
Every Fresno State vs Northern Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 * | Northern Illinois win | Neutral | 20-28 |
| 2010 * | Northern Illinois win | Neutral | 17-40 |
| 1991 | Fresno State win | Fresno | 55-7 |
| 1990 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | 18-73 |
| 1973 | Northern Illinois win | Fresno | 15-24 |
| 1972 | Fresno State win | DeKalb | 9-6 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Fresno State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1972.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Northern Illinois Huskies lead the series since 1972, 4-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Fresno State and Northern Illinois meet.
How to watch Fresno State vs Northern Illinois
When Fresno 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 Fresno State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Fresno 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 Fresno State this season
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Fresno State vs Northern Illinois: the essentials
Fresno State Bulldogs vs Northern Illinois Huskies is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the Mountain West (Group of 6). Northern Illinois Huskies lead the series since 1972, 4-2. Across 6 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Fresno 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 Fresno State Bulldogs 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 Fresno State and Northern Illinois?
Northern Illinois Huskies lead the series since 1972, 4-2. The two programs have met 6 times on record.
How can I watch Fresno 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 Fresno State and Northern Illinois in the same conference?
No. Fresno State plays in the Pac-12. Northern Illinois plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.