Northern Illinois Huskies

Upsets Northern Illinois pulled off

Northern Illinois hasn't won as an underdog or beaten a higher-ranked team this season.

Times Northern Illinois was upset

Northern Illinois hasn't been upset this season.

All-time since 2000

Biggest upsets Northern Illinois pulled off

1. Northern Illinois 16, No. 5 Notre Dame 14

   2024Week 228.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 5Recap
   Upset size39
2. Northern Illinois 22, Georgia Tech 21

   2021Week 119-point underdogRecap
   Upset size19
3. Northern Illinois 22, Toledo 20

   2021Week 613-point underdogRecap
   Upset size13
4. Northern Illinois 21, Nebraska 17

   2017Week 310.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size10.5
5. Northern Illinois 32, No. 20 Toledo 27

   2015Week 107-point underdogUnranked beat No. 20Recap
   Upset size10

Worst times Northern Illinois was upset

1. Buffalo 23, No. 23 Northern Illinois 20

   2024Week 412.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 23Recap
   Upset size14
2. Ball State 25, Northern Illinois 23

   2024Week 913.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size13.5
3. Ohio 26, Northern Illinois 21

   2015Week 1313.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size13.5
4. Central Michigan 34, Northern Illinois 17

   2014Week 712.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size12.5
5. Wyoming 40, Northern Illinois 34

   2016Week 110.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size10.5