Northern Illinois University football completed its 2026 non-conference schedule with the addition of Georgia State, the two schools announced today. The Huskies will travel to Atlanta to face Georgia State on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.

The matchup between the Huskies and Panthers at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs.

With the Mountain West Conference announcing home and away opponents last month, NIU has its 2026 opponents set. The Huskies will host Illinois State, Hawai’i, Nevada, UTEP and Wyoming this fall.

2026 Non-Conference Schedule

Sept. 5 at Iowa

Sept. 12 Illinois State

Sept. 19 at Arizona

Sept. 26 at Georgia State

2026 Conference Opponents

Air Force*

Hawai’i

Nevada

New Mexico*

San José State*

UNLV*

UTEP

Wyoming

*Away game

The full 2026 NIU football schedule, including dates for conference contests, will be released at a later time.

Season ticket renewals are now available. Purchase tickets for the 2026 NIU Football season anytime online at NIUHuskies.com/tickets. For more information, call the NIU Ticket Office at 815-753-PACK (7225) weekdays between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or email huskiestickets@niu.edu.

Membership renewals and other giving opportunities, including the Boneyard Competitive Excellence Fund, are available now through the Huskie Athletic Fund. Tickets for away games in NIU’s ticket allotments are available exclusively to Huskie Athletic Fund members. For questions about away tickets, including opportunities to travel with the team, please contact the Huskie Athletic Fund at 815-753-1923 or email huskieathleticfund@niu.edu.