Northern Illinois’ 2024 schedule features eight MAC games.
NIU’s non-conference slate includes one FCS contest against Western Illinois as well as clashes vs. UMass, at Notre Dame, and at NC State.
2024 Northern Illinois’ Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent |
| 8/31 | vs. Western Illinois |
| 9/7 | @ Notre Dame |
| 9/21 | vs. Buffalo |
| 9/28 | @ NC State |
| 10/5 | vs. UMass |
| 10/12 | @ Bowling Green |
| 10/19 | vs. Toledo |
| 10/26 | @ Ball State |
| 11/6 | @ Western Michigan |
| 11/13 | vs. Akron |
| 11/19 | @ Miami (Ohio) |
| 11/30 | vs. Central Michigan |
| 12/7 | MAC Championship |
Bold indicates MAC contests
