Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Iowa Panthers
Series timeline
▼ Northern Iowa Panthers ahead (peak +5)
Illinois State Redbirds Northern Iowa Panthers Tie Postseason One meeting per cell
Longest streaks: Illinois State Redbirds 2 (2012–2013), Northern Iowa Panthers 3 (2006–2008). Current: Northern Iowa Panthers 1.
Splits
| Split | Illinois State Redbirds record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 11-14 |
| Hosted by Illinois State Redbirds | 7-6 |
| Hosted by Northern Iowa Panthers | 4-8 |
| Last 10 seasons (2015 to 2026) | 5-5 |
| Largest Illinois State Redbirds win | 38-3 (2005) |
| Largest Northern Iowa Panthers win | 42-14 (2010) |
Every meeting
2020s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 28-21 | at Northern Iowa Panthers | Week 4 |
| 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 | Illinois State Redbirds | 31-16 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 10 |
| 2024 | Nov 9, 2024 | Illinois State Redbirds | 31-9 | at Northern Iowa Panthers | Week 11 |
| 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 24-21 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 10 |
| 2022 | Oct 8, 2022 | Illinois State Redbirds | 23-21 | at Northern Iowa Panthers | Week 7 |
| 2021 | Nov 6, 2021 | Illinois State Redbirds | 17-10 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 11 |
| 2020 | Mar 6, 2021 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 20-10 | at Northern Iowa Panthers | Spring Week 5 |
2010s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nov 2, 2019 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 27-10 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 11 |
| 2018 | Nov 3, 2018 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 26-16 | at Northern Iowa Panthers | Week 11 |
| 2015 | Oct 3, 2015 | Illinois State Redbirds | 21-13 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 5 |
| 2014 (1-1) | Nov 1, 2014 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 42-28 | at Northern Iowa Panthers | Week 10 |
| Dec 6, 2014 | Illinois State Redbirds | 41-21 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 15 | |
| 2013 | Nov 2, 2013 | Illinois State Redbirds | 13-3 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 10 |
| 2012 | Oct 27, 2012 | Illinois State Redbirds | 33-21 | at Northern Iowa Panthers | Week 9 |
| 2011 | Nov 19, 2011 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 23-20 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 12 |
| 2010 | Oct 23, 2010 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 42-14 | at Northern Iowa Panthers | Week 8 |
2000s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nov 21, 2009 | Illinois State Redbirds | 22-20 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 12 |
| 2008 | Oct 11, 2008 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 31-17 | at Northern Iowa Panthers | Week 7 |
| 2007 | Sep 29, 2007 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 23-13 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 5 |
| 2006 | Nov 18, 2006 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 38-27 | at Northern Iowa Panthers | Week 12 |
| 2005 | Oct 22, 2005 | Illinois State Redbirds | 38-3 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 8 |
| 2004 | Nov 13, 2004 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 41-14 | at Northern Iowa Panthers | Week 12 |
| 2003 | Oct 4, 2003 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 16-7 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 7 |
| 2002 | Oct 26, 2002 | Illinois State Redbirds | 31-20 | at Northern Iowa Panthers | Week 10 |
1980s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Nov 2, 1985 | Northern Iowa Panthers | 15-3 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 10 |