Northern Illinois plays Saturday at 2:00 p.m. ET, September 26, at Georgia State on ESPN+.
| Kickoff | 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT |
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| TV | ESPN+ |
| Streaming | ESPN+ and the ESPN app with a TV provider login, plus Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream |
| Opponent | Georgia State, on the road |
Last time out: lost to Arizona 17 to 42 on the road.
How to Watch Northern Illinois Every Week
Northern Illinois’ games air on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, CBS Sports Network and ESPN+. Kickoff times for most games are set during the season through the conference’s selection windows, so the details above fill in once each week’s windows are announced. Streaming options: ESPN+ and the ESPN app with a TV provider login, plus Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
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