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Gallery: Football secures first win against Holy Cross

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
September 1, 2025
Totus Tuus Keely
Senior cornerback Donte Harrison (7) reaches his arms to the sky to celebrate an incomplete pass in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter on Saturday against the College of the Holy Cross. NIU led the rushing game with 178 yards compared to Holy Cross’s 62, but fell behind in passing with 109 yards to 155. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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An NIU football player smacks the back of freshman wide receiver Landon Tate’s (25) helmet on Saturday, covering the Mid-American Conference logo, before facing off against the College of the Holy Cross. Saturday’s game began NIU’s last season in the MAC before moving to the Mountain West Conference for the 2026 season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

 

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Totus Tuus Keely
Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
Totus Tuus Keely is a junior mechatronics engineering major at NIU. He began as a photographer in the spring 2024 semester. Outside of his busy class schedule, he enjoys photographing sports and capturing the emotions of fans and players. He was able to travel and photograph the historic football win against No. 5 Notre Dame in 2024. Along with photography, he enjoys performing in the World Music Program and the NIU Pep Band, as well as constantly expanding his musical taste.
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