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IN PICTURES: Huskies’ shock the college football world

NIU ranked No. 25 in AP Top 25 poll
By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
September 9, 2024
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The NIU football team takes a group photo together on the field at the University of Notre Dame after their 16-14 victory Saturday. NIU will have a bye week before returning home Sept. 21 as the Huskies host University of Buffalo in their Mid-American Conference opener. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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Redshirt junior safety Muhammed Jammeh (6) smiles as he walks across the field with the black MAC (Mid-American Conference) flag over his head. The win marked NIU's 19th "Boneyard" victory over a power conference team and a ranked program since 1983. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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Redshirt junior defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard (0) yells in celebration after the NIU defense forced Notre Dame to punt during the third quarter. NIU held Notre Dame to just 123 rushing yards and intercepted Leonard twice in the game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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NIU senior tight end Grayson Barnes (81) is lifted up in the endzone by redshirt senior offensive lineman J.J Lippe (79) and celebrates in the endzone after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter. Barnes had one catch for the game and it came on the touchdown pass. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Gallery: Huskies defeat Akron in midweek MACtion
NIU football redshirt junior Justin Lynch (5) celebrates in the endzone with redshirt senior running back Gavin Williams (21) after Williams rushed for a 71-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter Wednesday against the University of Akron Zips. The Huskies defeated the Zips 29-16, advancing to six wins on the season and clinching a bowl game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Seniors shine against Akron, lead NIU to bowl bid
NIU redshirt senior offensive lineman J.J Lippe (79) lifts redshirt sophomore wide receiver Cam Thompson (0) after celebrating a touchdown late in the second quarter against Ball State University on Oct. 26. The Huskies host the University of Akron Wednesday for their second midweek MACtion game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
NIU to host Akron, needing one win for bowl eligibility
NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock, coaching staff and players watch from the sidelines during the third quarter. NIU’s next home game is on Wednesday against the University of Akron. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
KISELLUS: NIU’s wild, wacky path to the MAC title game
NIU freshman running back Telly Johnson Jr. (22) carries the ball during the third quarter of the Huskies’ 42-28 victory against Western Michigan University on Wednesday night at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Johnson finished with a career-high 141 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Huskies run wild over Broncos in MACtion drubbing
Western Michigan University redshirt sophomore running back Jalen Buckley (6) lunges into the end zone to finish off a 17-yard touchdown run in the Broncos’ 52-21 win over Kent State University on Oct. 26 at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Buckley will be one of three running backs at Western Michigan’s disposal against NIU on Wednesday. (Nicholas Kahl | Western Herald)
Behind Enemy Bylines: Western Michigan
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NIU veterans and military students stand as they salute the flags during the Veterans Day flag ceremony. Veterans Day originally was called Armistice Day to celebrate the agreement between Allied nations and Germany to end World War I. (Nia Jackson | Northern Star)
Gallery: Veterans Day flag ceremony and luncheon
Junior Nataly Ninova returns the ball during her doubles match against Marquette University on the second day of the Huskie Invitational. Ninova was undefeated during her singles matches Friday and Saturday as well as with her doubles partner senior Erika Dimitriev. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: Women's tennis dominates at Huskie Invitational
Pumpkins sit on the grass for the decorated pumpkin competition with some labeled for the place they finished. The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival began back in 1956 and had over 1000 entries in the Lions Club Decorated Pumpkin Display this year. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Gallery: 63rd Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Fest
NIU senior running back Antario Brown (1) celebrates after scoring a 34-yard touchdown during the first quarter to tie the game at 7-7. The Huskies will travel to Western Michigan for their next game at 6 p.m. CST Nov. 6 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Gallery: Huskies battle at Ball State for Bronze Stalk
A marching band drum major claps along to “#5 (Hey Song)” performed by the NIU Marching Band joined by band alumni. The marching band performed five songs during the Yard then marched down Stadium Drive South around Huskie Stadium. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: 117th Homecoming football pregame festivities
The Huskies run on the field pregame with Victor E. Huskie on Saturday for the 117th Homecoming game against the University of Toledo. The attendance for the 117th Homecoming game was 18,350. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Gallery: 117th Homecoming football game against Toledo
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Sophomore defender Luka Vasic (4) clears the ball from the net. NIU lost 1-2 against #14 Western Michigan on Saturday, making them 2-10 overall and 0-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: Huskies face undefeated Western Michigan
NIU senior defensive tackle Cade Haberman (51) celebrates after tackling Bowling Green senior running back Jaison Patterson (28). The Huskies defense held Bowling Green scoreless for the final 54 minutes of the game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Gallery: Huskies prevail over Bowling Green
NIU freshman middle blocker Rylea Alvin (8) reaches up to hit the ball over the net. Alvin led the Huskies with four blocks and was followed by Hayes, Atiemo and Güvener with three blocks each. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Volleyball at home in black and white
A graphic shows redshirt freshman running back Jaylen Poe as Huskie of the Week. Poe rushed for 2 touchdowns and had an 89-yard kick return in NIU football's 34-20 victory over the University of Massachusetts on Saturday. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)
Two rushing touchdowns earn Poe HOTW
NIU redshirt senior running back Gavin Williams (21) dives into the endzone for a touchdown past the University of Massachusetts defense during the fourth quarter. Williams’ rushing touchdown extended the Huskies lead to 27-13. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Huskies victorious over UMass
The NIU football team lines up outside of their tunnel as they prepare to take the field Saturday against NC State. The Huskies and Wolfpack had 13 punts combined, 8 of which were from NC State. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Huskies at NC State in black and white