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UCF vs Northern Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 UCF Knights | 1 | Northern Illinois leads |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 2 |
Meetings since 1998: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Northern Illinois has won the last 2 meetings.
1-2 Regular season
1-2 Last 3
29-29 Avg score
2 Longest Northern Illinois win run
Biggest UCF win 38-17 in 1998, a 21-point margin.
Biggest UCF loss 20-40 in 2000, a 20-point margin.
Every UCF vs Northern Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Northern Illinois win | Orlando | 28-30 |
| 2000 | Northern Illinois win | DeKalb | 20-40 |
| 1998 | UCF win | Orlando | 38-17 |
Scores from the UCF perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1998.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Northern Illinois Huskies lead the series since 1998, 2-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when UCF and Northern Illinois meet.
How to watch UCF vs Northern Illinois
When UCF 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 UCF radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the UCF 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 UCF this season
Follow UCF 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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UCF vs Northern Illinois: the essentials
UCF Knights vs Northern Illinois Huskies is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Mountain West (Group of 6). Northern Illinois Huskies lead the series since 1998, 2-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the UCF 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 UCF Knights 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 UCF and Northern Illinois?
Northern Illinois Huskies lead the series since 1998, 2-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch UCF 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 UCF and Northern Illinois in the same conference?
No. UCF plays in the Big 12. Northern Illinois plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.