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Kansas State vs Northern Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Kansas State Wildcats | 4 | Kansas State leads |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 2 |
Meetings since 1989: 6. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Kansas State has won the last 4 meetings.
4-2 Regular season
4-2 Last 6
42-18 Avg score
4 Longest Kansas State win run
Biggest Kansas State win 73-7 in 1998, a 66-point margin.
Biggest Kansas State loss 20-37 in 1989, a 17-point margin.
Every Kansas State vs Northern Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kansas State win | Manhattan | 73-7 |
| 1997 | Kansas State win | DeKalb | 47-7 |
| 1995 | Kansas State win | Manhattan | 44-0 |
| 1991 | Kansas State win | Manhattan | 34-17 |
| 1990 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | 35-42 |
| 1989 | Northern Illinois win | Manhattan | 20-37 |
Scores from the Kansas State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1989.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Kansas State Wildcats lead the series since 1989, 4-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Kansas State and Northern Illinois meet.
How to watch Kansas State vs Northern Illinois
When Kansas 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 Kansas State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Kansas 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 Kansas State this season
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Kansas State vs Northern Illinois: the essentials
Kansas State Wildcats vs Northern Illinois Huskies is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Mountain West (Group of 6). Kansas State Wildcats lead the series since 1989, 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 Kansas 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 Kansas State Wildcats 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 Kansas State and Northern Illinois?
Kansas State Wildcats lead the series since 1989, 4-2. The two programs have met 6 times on record.
How can I watch Kansas 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 Kansas State and Northern Illinois in the same conference?
No. Kansas State plays in the Big 12. Northern Illinois plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.