Northern Iowa at Illinois State – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (November 01, 2025)

In an upcoming matchup, Northern Iowa (2-6) will face Illinois State (5-3) at Hancock Stadium. Illinois State enters the game on a one-game winning streak and currently ranks sixth in their conference, boasting a balanced offensive attack that averages 377.6 yards per game, including 212.1 yards through the air. The Redbirds have scored an average of 30.2 points per game, while their defense allows 29.0 points per game.

Conversely, Northern Iowa is struggling, having lost five consecutive games and sitting ninth in the conference. The Panthers average 296.6 yards of total offense per game, with a significant drop in scoring, averaging just 14.0 points per game. This contest will be crucial for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the conference.

Northern Iowa at Illinois State Game Information

Game Date: November 01, 2025
Game Time: 03:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network
Location: Hancock Stadium, Normal, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Illinois State Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 5-3
Rankings: #6 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 2-2 at home
Conference Record: 2-2
Division Record: 5-2
Streak: Won 1

Illinois State Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 3021 yards (Avg. 377.6 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 1697 yards (Avg. 212.1 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 1324 yards (Avg. 165.5 yards per game)
Points Scored: 242 points (Avg. 30.2 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 84.6% (22/26) | Third Down: 38.9% (37/95)

Illinois State Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 3400 yards (Avg. 425.0 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 2198 yards (Avg. 274.8 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1202 yards (Avg. 150.2 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 232 points (Avg. 29.0 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Fourth Down Stops: 1 | Three & Outs Forced: 2

Illinois State Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Tommy Rittenhouse, 133 Completions/213 Attempts (62.4%), 1528 Yards, 20 Touchdowns, 4 Interceptions
Rushing: Wenkers Wright, 103 Attempts, 498 Yards (4.8 avg), 5 Touchdowns
Receiving: Daniel Sobkowicz, 39 Receptions, 582 Yards, 7 Touchdowns
Tackles: Tye Niekamp, 9 Tackles (1 solo, 8 assists)
Sacks: Patrick Bauer, 3 Sacks
Interceptions: Shadwel Nkuba II, 4 Interceptions

Northern Iowa Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 2-6
Rankings: #9 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 2-2 at home
Conference Record: 0-4
Division Record: 2-5
Streak: Lost 5

Northern Iowa Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 2373 yards (Avg. 296.6 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 1500 yards (Avg. 187.5 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 873 yards (Avg. 109.1 yards per game)
Points Scored: 112 points (Avg. 14.0 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 62.5% (15/24) | Third Down: 38.3% (44/115)

Northern Iowa Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 2870 yards (Avg. 358.8 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 1560 yards (Avg. 195.0 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1310 yards (Avg. 163.8 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 193 points (Avg. 24.1 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Three & Outs Forced: 2

Northern Iowa Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Matthew Schecklman, 137 Completions/226 Attempts (60.6%), 1364 Yards, 8 Touchdowns, 7 Interceptions
Rushing: Harrison Bey-Buie, 89 Attempts, 278 Yards (3.1 avg), 2 Touchdowns
Receiving: JC Roque Jr., 38 Receptions, 351 Yards, 2 Touchdowns
Tackles: Mo Olowo, 10 Tackles (9 solo, 2 assists)
Sacks: Owen Ostroski, 3 Sacks
Interceptions: Joe Hall III, 1 Interceptions

Illinois State Upcoming 2025 Schedule

November 08, 2025 at Indiana State Sycamores
November 15, 2025 at South Dakota State Jackrabbits
November 22, 2025 vs Southern Illinois Salukis

Northern Iowa Upcoming 2025 Schedule

November 08, 2025 vs Murray State Racers
November 15, 2025 at North Dakota State Bison
November 22, 2025 vs Youngstown State Penguins