Redshirt senior tight end Tristen Tewes (82) emerges from the smoky tunnel carrying the Illinois flag and greets kids lined up to see the players before the game. NIU is now 41-16-2 for Homecoming football games in Huskie Stadium after losing to University of Toledo on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
NIU senior running back Antario Brown (1) rushes to the Toledo 24-yard line after a gain of 17 yards and a first down. Brown, who missed last week's matchup against Bowling Green State University, ran for 53 yards on 13 attempts against Toledo. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
