Buffalo vs. NIU football score, news, live coverage

NIU's Chris Carter lunges forward to get extra yards while playing Notre Dame on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Notre Dame Stadium. — NIU's Chris Carter lunges forward to get extra yards while playing Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium. (Scott Anderson)

September 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm CDT

The No. 23 Northern Illinois football team faces Buffalo in Mid-American Conference play on Saturday. Daily Chronicle sports editor Eddie Carifio will have live updates from the game.

What to know

Kickoff: 2:30 p.m.

Where: Huskie Stadium, DeKalb

Pregame reading:

Buffalo at NIU: 3 things to know about the MAC opener

NIU football moves up to 23rd in latest AP Top 25; remains in playoff bracket watch

Live updates: