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Cincinnati vs Northern Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bearcats | 1 | Series level |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 1 |
Meetings since 1989: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-1 Regular season
1-1 Last 2
29-38 Avg score
1 Longest Cincinnati win run
Biggest Cincinnati win 55-19 in 1995, a 36-point margin.
Biggest Cincinnati loss 3-56 in 1989, a 53-point margin.
Every Cincinnati vs Northern Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Cincinnati win | DeKalb | 55-19 |
| 1989 | Northern Illinois win | Cincinnati | 3-56 |
Scores from the Cincinnati perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1989.
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
Cincinnati offense11 personnel · 1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WRCincinnati defense4-3 front · 4 DL · 3 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
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1989 is level at 1-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Cincinnati and Northern Illinois meet.
How to watch Cincinnati vs Northern Illinois
When Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati this season
Follow Cincinnati in the title race on the Big 12 standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Big 12 rivalry pages, or browse every Big 12 matchup.
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Cincinnati vs Northern Illinois: the essentials
Cincinnati Bearcats vs Northern Illinois Huskies is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Mountain West (Group of 6). The series since 1989 is level at 1-1. Across 2 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati Bearcats team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Northern Illinois against the whole conference, see Northern Illinois vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Cincinnati and Northern Illinois?
The series since 1989 is level at 1-1. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati and Northern Illinois in the same conference?
No. Cincinnati plays in the Big 12. Northern Illinois plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.