Northern Illinois Huskies
Mid-American
3-9
Record (2-6 conf.)
-11.57
SER — #120 FBS
Final 2025 Season
3-9
Record
-11.57
Final SER (#120 FBS)
-6.95
Offense
-4.62
Defense
SER History — 2014 to 2025
2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 4:15 PM ET | Away | Kinnick Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 7:00 PM ET |
Illinois State
|
Home | Huskie Stadium |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 10:30 PM ET | Away | Arizona Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Away | Center Parc Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | 7:30 PM ET | Home | Huskie Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | 3:30 PM ET | Away | War Memorial Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD | Home | Huskie Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | 10:30 PM ET | Away | Allegiant Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Away | CEFCU Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Home | Huskie Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | 4:00 PM ET |
North Dakota State
|
Away | Fargodome |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Home | Huskie Stadium |
Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.35
RQI
43.7%
Returning Production
10.64
Experience Index
10
Transfer Count
-11.57
Prior Year SER
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.