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Northern Illinois vs the Pac-12
Head-to-head, every Pac-12 series
| Pac-12 program | Record | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Boise State BroncosBoise State | 1-0 | Boise State leads |
 Fresno State BulldogsFresno State | 2-4 | Northern Illinois leads |
 Oregon State BeaversOregon State | 1-0 | Oregon State leads |
 San Diego State AztecsSan Diego State | 6-0 | San Diego State leads |
 Utah State AggiesUtah State | 2-0 | Utah State leads |
| Combined vs the Pac-12Combined | 12-4 | Pac-12 leads |
Series on record since 1968, from the CollegeFootballData game log. Click any program for the full head-to-head and every meeting.
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How Northern Illinois fares against the Pac-12. In meetings on record since 1968 it trails 4-12 across 5 Pac-12 series, with every series and how to watch below.
How to watch Northern Illinois against the Pac-12
Whenever Northern Illinois faces a Pac-12 opponent, here is how to find the game.
- Find the matchup Open the specific series above. Each links to the full head-to-head with every meeting on record.
- National TV Pac-12 home games air on the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Stream it ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Check kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center.
The Pac-12 angle
Across 5 Pac-12 series on record since 1968, Northern Illinois is 4-12 against the Pac-12. Its best matchup is Fresno State, at 4-2. San Diego State has the upper hand, ahead 6-0 in that series. The tightest series is with Boise State, 1-0. Northern Illinois has yet to beat Boise State, Oregon State, San Diego State and Utah State.
Northern Illinois plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6), so every meeting with a Pac-12 program is a non-conference game. For the Pac-12's own series, see the Pac-12 rivalry pages. For every non-conference matchup in one place, use the matchups hub. For who leads the conference now, the Pac-12 standings.
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Northern Illinois vs the Pac-12: what to know
Northern Illinois Huskies plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6), so it meets the Pac-12 only in non-conference games. This page pulls every Pac-12 series on record since 1968 into one view, Northern Illinois against Boise State, Fresno State, Oregon State, San Diego State and Utah State, with the combined record and links to each full head-to-head page. Combined, the Pac-12 holds a 12-4 edge in these meetings. For the Pac-12's own series see the rivalry pages, and for every opponent in one place, the matchups hub.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Illinois's record against the Pac-12?
Against Pac-12 programs combined, the series on record since 1968 sits at 4-12 in the Pac-12's favour. Each head-to-head is broken down below.
Which Pac-12 teams has Northern Illinois played?
Boise State, Fresno State, Oregon State, San Diego State and Utah State. Each has its own head-to-head page with every meeting on record.