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Vanderbilt vs Northern Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Vanderbilt Commodores | 5 | Vanderbilt leads |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 0 |
Meetings since 1994: 5. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Vanderbilt has won the last 5 meetings.
5-0 Regular season
5-0 Last 5
26-20 Avg score
5 Longest Vanderbilt win run
Biggest Vanderbilt win 38-28 in 2022, a 10-point margin.
Every Vanderbilt vs Northern Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Vanderbilt win | DeKalb | 38-28 |
| 2019 | Vanderbilt win | Nashville | 24-18 |
| 1999 | Vanderbilt win | Nashville | 34-31 |
| 1997 | Vanderbilt win | DeKalb | 17-7 |
| 1994 | Vanderbilt win | Nashville | 17-16 |
Scores from the Vanderbilt perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1994.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Vanderbilt Commodores lead the series since 1994, 5-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Vanderbilt and Northern Illinois meet.
How to watch Vanderbilt vs Northern Illinois
When Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Vanderbilt 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.
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Vanderbilt vs Northern Illinois: the essentials
Vanderbilt Commodores vs Northern Illinois Huskies is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the Mountain West (Group of 6). Vanderbilt Commodores lead the series since 1994, 5-0. Across 5 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Commodores team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Northern Illinois against the whole conference, see Northern Illinois vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Vanderbilt and Northern Illinois?
Vanderbilt Commodores lead the series since 1994, 5-0. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt and Northern Illinois in the same conference?
No. Vanderbilt plays in the SEC. Northern Illinois plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.