Team vs. Team

Head-to-Head

Record since 1985: 1–10

CollegeFootballData shows 11 matchups from 1985 through 2026. This is a record within that coverage window, not an all-time total. Earlier games may exist.

Results

Last 5 matchups

Date	Northern Illinois	Score	Iowa	Score
Sep 5, 2026	Northern Illinois	0	Iowa	40
Sep 1, 2018	Northern Illinois	7	Iowa	33
Aug 31, 2013	Northern Illinois	30	Iowa	27
Sep 1, 2012	Northern Illinois	17	Iowa	18
Sep 1, 2007	Northern Illinois	3	Iowa	16

Completed scores available in CollegeFootballData. Results are ordered newest first.

MetricNorthern IllinoisIowa

Wins in available recordsProvider coverage: 1966–2025 / 1894–2025; not a verified all-time total324681

Winning percentage in available recordsWins ÷ (wins + losses + ties) within provider coverage47.6%53.3%

NFL Draft picksCFBD draft-history coverage25157

First-round picksCFBD draft-history coverage222

10+ Regular-Season Win SeasonsSeasons with at least 10 wins before postseason play · methodology v267

Losing seasonsLosses greater than wins3051

Weeks in AP PollCFBD coach-season poll résumé, deduplicated by team-season25364

Weeks ranked #1Historical AP aggregate not yet available from a single verified common-window dataset——

Program statistics and NFL Draft selections reflect CollegeFootballData coverage unless otherwise attributed. For official all-time records, consult school athletics records. A dash means unavailable, never zero.