And lost to Iowa 18-17 in Chicago in 2012. They also lost to Ohio State 20-13 in 2015. Sure, it's still Northern Illinois, but I think we can agree that they definitely have some talent on their team. It doesn't excuse losing to them, but it gives us a little history and perspective. We weren't on our game today, and they took it to us.
Here are recent results of games vs B1G teams..
2015 - @Ohio State - L 20-13
2014 - @Northwestern - W 23-15
2013 - @ Iowa - W 30-27
2012 - Iowa - L 18-17
2011 - Wisconsin - L 49-7
2010 - @Illinois - L 28-22
2010 - @Minnesota - W 34-23
2009 - @Wisconsin - L 28-20
2009 - @Purdue - W 28-21
Here are recent results of games vs B1G teams..
2015 - @Ohio State - L 20-13
2014 - @Northwestern - W 23-15
2013 - @ Iowa - W 30-27
2012 - Iowa - L 18-17
2011 - Wisconsin - L 49-7
2010 - @Illinois - L 28-22
2010 - @Minnesota - W 34-23
2009 - @Wisconsin - L 28-20
2009 - @Purdue - W 28-21