Northern Illinois’ 2025 schedule features eight MAC games.
NIU’s non-conference slate includes one FCS contest against Holy Cross, one Group of Five matchup vs. San Diego State, and two road Power Four clashes at Maryland and Mississippi State.
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2025 Northern Illinois Football Schedule
Aug. 30 vs. Holy Cross
Sept. 6 @ Maryland
Sept. 20 @ Mississippi State
Sept. 27 vs. San Diego State
Oct. 4 vs. Miami (Ohio)
Oct. 11 @ Eastern Michigan
Oct. 18 @ Ohio
Oct. 25 vs. Ball State
Nov. 5 @ Toledo
Nov. 12 @ UMass
Nov. 18 vs. Western Michigan
Nov. 28 vs. Kent State
Dec. 6 MAC Championship
Bold indicates MAC contests
