Northern Illinois at UNLV
Northern Illinois at UNLV kicks off Saturday, Oct 31 at 10:30 PM EDT on CBSSN. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a game to flip to between plays: 9 of 100 (Worth a Flip), mostly on conference game and program baseline.
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- CBSSN · Cable · Paramount+
- Venue
- Allegiant Stadium
- City
- Las Vegas, NV
- Week
- Week 9
- Conference game
- Yes
Worth a Flip
N. Illinois0–6
Lat Iowa0–40
Lvs Illinois State24–28
Lat Arizona17–42
Lat Georgia St.14–35
Lvs Air Force7–28
Lat Wyoming23–41
at UNLV
Nothing since.
UNLV4–3
Lvs Memphis21–27
Wat Hawaii21–6
Lat North Texas6–44
Wat Akron38–10
Wvs California39–31
Wvs N Dakota St13–7
Lat Air Force31–41
vs N. Illinois
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 38.3 points a game and UNLV plays fast — 67.9 snaps a game, 64th nationally. The last 5 meetings have averaged an 18.2-point margin.
PaceSnailN. Illinois Snail · UNLV Speed Limit
SeriesCall 911avg margin 18.2 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Northern Illinois | UNLV | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 14.2137th | 24.197th | |
| Points allowed | 35.7132nd | 23.771st | |
| Yards per play | 4.8128th | 5.595th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 6.2123rd | 5.692nd | |
| Plays per game | 64.0105th | 67.964th | |
| Turnover margin | -182nd | 071st | |
| 3rd down conversion | 30.9%128th | 41.3%67th |
More stats +11
| Northern Illinois | UNLV | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 101.0134th | 171.352nd | |
| Passing yards per game | 206.795th | 200.099th | |
| QB completion rate | 64.0%63rd | 57.4%118th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 6.1127th | 7.477th | |
| O-line rank | 117thline yards · sack rate | 98thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 137thstuff rate · havoc | 110thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 8118th | 1635th | |
| Interceptions | 550th | 812th | |
| Forced fumbles | 1121st | 1121st | |
| Penalties per game | 5.738th | 6.671st | |
| Time of possession | 28:05115th | 29:5573rd |
The series
N. Illinois leads 5–0 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | N. Illinois 38–30 | 8 |
| 2014 | N. Illinois 48–34 | 14 |
| 1995 | N. Illinois 62–14 | 48 |
| 1989 | N. Illinois 42–24 | 18 |
| 1987 | N. Illinois 34–31 | 3 |
How to watch
| Network | CBSSN |
|---|---|
| Stream | Cable · Paramount+ |
| Kickoff | 10:30 PM EDT |
| Where | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV |
What the Meter sees
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
|---|---|
| Program baselineA small floor for every FBS program; bigger for a power-conference team or one receiving votes | +2.0 |
| Where it's onCBSSN — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +2.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 9 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Northern Illinois vs UNLV start?
- Saturday, Oct 31 at 10:30 PM EDT.
- What channel is Northern Illinois vs UNLV on?
- CBSSN.
- How can I stream Northern Illinois vs UNLV?
- Streaming on Paramount+.
- Where is Northern Illinois vs UNLV played?
- Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.