How to Watch Western Michigan at Northern Illinois: Stream College Football Live, TV Channel

Week 13 of the 2025 college football season begins with Western Michigan in first place in the MAC. The Broncos will try to hold onto their lead on Tuesday night when they visit Northern Illinois.

With two weeks to go in the 2025 college football season, the MAC is one of the most crowded conferences in the country. Packing the middle of the standings are five teams that are 4-2 in conference, then two more that are 3-3. Ahead of all of them though is Western Michigan (6-4, 5-1), which sits alone in first place. The Broncos control their own destiny as they try to punch their first ticket to the MAC championship since 2016. Their final two tests are on the road, starting this Tuesday night against Northern Illinois (3-7, 2-4).

How to Watch Western Michigan at Northern Illinois Today:

Game Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: ESPN 2

Location: Huskie Stadium

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Northern Illinois is one of the few teams still not in the mix for a spot in the MAC Championship. However, the Huskies have built some momentum as they close out the season, with wins in two of the last three games. That includes a blowout 45-3 win on the road at UMass last week.

Western Michigan has won two games in a row and six of its last seven. The last two games have been one-score margins with a 24-21 win over Central Michigan and 17-13 win over Ohio.

This will be the 51st playing of the series between Western Michigan and Northern Illinois. It’s been an even series historically, with Western Michigan leading 27-23. NIU has won each of the last three games, with a 42-28 win last year.

What Time Is The College Football Game Between Western Michigan and Northern Illinois On?

The Western Michigan and Northern Illinois game will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Can Western Michigan hold on to the top spot in the MAC standings?

What Channel Is The Western Michigan and Northern Illinois Game On?

All of the action in this game can be found on ESPN 2. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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