Northern Illinois at North Dakota State
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 4:00 PM ET Share
Northern Illinois plays at North Dakota State on Saturday, November 21, at 4 p.m. Eastern. It will be their third meeting; North Dakota State leads the series 2–0.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
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Players to watch
Northern Illinois
- QuarterbackTaron Dickens1,193 passing yards, 4 TDLast: at Wyoming, 24 of 44, 216 yards, 1 TD; 8 carries, 11 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backTelly Johnson Jr.439 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: at Wyoming, 16 carries, 139 yards, 1 TD; 2 catches, −1 yardTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerJack Murray43 tackles, 1 sackLast: at Wyoming, 7 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
North Dakota State
- QuarterbackNathan Hayes1,272 passing yards, 10 TDLast: vs. Nevada, 19 of 25, 153 yards, 2 TD; 8 carries, 42 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- ReceiverJackson Williams28 catches, 432 yards, 1 TDLast: vs. Nevada, 5 catches, 58 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
- LinebackerDonovan Woolen51 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 INTLast: vs. Nevada, 7 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
North Dakota State 88% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
North Dakota State leads 2–0 in two meetings.
| 1969 | North Dakota State 28, Northern Illinois 0 | |
| 1968 | North Dakota State 31, Northern Illinois 13 |
Around this game
Northern Illinois
- Next gamevs. UTEPNov. 28, 2026
- SeasonNorthern Illinois in 2026
- ProgramNorthern Illinois history and records
North Dakota State
- Next gameat San José StateNov. 27, 2026
- SeasonNorth Dakota State in 2026
- ProgramNorth Dakota State history and records