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Sophomore quarterback Justin Lynch races for 15-yard touchdown during the 115th Homecoming Game against the University of Toledo Rockets on Oct. 8 at Huskie Stadium. Lynch ran into the end zone for the deciding score in NIU’s conference matchup with Western Michigan University on Wednesday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Injury-riddled Huskies escape Kalamazoo with second MAC victory

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | November 10, 2022
The NIU football team, short its top tailbacks, pulled out a 24-21 victory over Western Michigan in a midweek MACtion showdown in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Former NIU coordinator suspended by Vandy after pro-Ye comments

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 8, 2022
Dan Jackson, current Vanderbilt defensive backs coach and former NIU coaching assistant, has been suspended after his social media comment supporting Ye.
Sophomore quarterback Justin Lynch passes the ball just before the team’s first touchdown during the Huskie’s homecoming game Saturday at Huskie Stadium. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Offense underwhelms in first midweek showdown

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | November 3, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskies’ offense was unable to capitalize on defensive turnovers in a 35-22 loss against the Central Michigan University Chippewas. Sophomore quarterback Justin Lynch got his third straight start for the Huskies as redshirt senior...

An NIU defender brings down Central Michigan University freshman quarterback Bert Emanuel Jr. during the first half of Wednesday's MACtion game between NIU and CMU at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

NIU’s bowl hopes dashed by Chips in MACtion opener

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 2, 2022

DeKALB – NIU football’s bowl eligibility has gone up in smoke after falling 35-22 to the Central Michigan University Chippewas in Wednesday’s midweek "MACtion" matchup at Huskie Stadium. Wednesday’s Mid-American Conference showdown between...

The Huskie defensive line arranging at the 15 yard line, just before the Toledo Rockets run for the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Huskies edged by Bobcats sans Lombardi

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | October 23, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskies (2-6, 1-3 MAC) fell to 2-6 after a close battle against the Ohio University Bobcats (5-3, 3-1 MAC). Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi was not in uniform for Saturday’s matchup against Ohio. Last week against Eastern...

Redshirt senior running back Clint Ratkovich runs down the field during NIU's game on Sept. 11 at Huskie Stadium against Wyoming.

Huskies defeated by Ohio University in road battle

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | October 22, 2022

ATHENS, OHIO – Ohio University handed the Huskies their sixth loss of the season to dampen NIU’s chances of making a bowl game this season. The Bobcats won 24-17. Bobcats’ redshirt junior quarterback Kurtis Rourke completed an eight-yard pass...

Redshirt sophomore John Richardson kicks a field goal in the second quarter against the University of Maine on Sept. 25, 2021. Richardson made all four of his field goal attempts in NIU's 39-10 win over Eastern Michigan University on Saturday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Richardson earns MAC West Special Teams Player of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 17, 2022

DeKALB – NIU redshirt junior kicker John Richardson was named the Mid-American Conference’s West Division Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday as part of the MAC’s Week 7 Players of the Week. Richardson earned this honor by making all four...

Fourth-year wide receiver Jayshon Jackson catches the football in a game against Northern Illinois Oct. 1 at Sheumann Stadium. Jackson had 10 receptions during the game. (Amber Pietz | Ball State Daily News)

Huskies dominate Eastern Michigan, running backs shine in 39-10 victory

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | October 16, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskie defense shut down Eastern Michigan University’s offense, as NIU earned its second win of the season.   The win ended the Huskies’ five game losing streak. It was also NIU’s first win against a Mid-American Conference opponent...

Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi throws a pass in practice on Aug. 20. Lombardi transfers in from Michigan State University, where he threw eight touchdowns and nine interceptions last season.

NIU snaps five-game losing streak, Rocky Lombardi returns

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | October 15, 2022

YPSILANTI, Mi – NIU football ended its five-game skid against Eastern Michigan University in a 39-10 victory on Saturday.  Good news came for the Huskies on Saturday after redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi made his return under center....

The Huskie defensive line arranging at the 15 yard line, just before the Toledo Rockets run for the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Huskies regrouping for Ypsi road trip

By Tyler Murray, Sports Reporter | October 15, 2022

DeKALB – As its shot at back-to-back MAC titles dwindles, NIU football prepares to travel to Rynearson Stadium to take on its oldest foe, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. The two teams have played each other since 1927, with the Huskies leading...

Sophomore quarterback Justin Lynch races for 15-yard touchdown during the 115th Homecoming Game against the University of Toledo Rockets on Oct. 8 at Huskie Stadium. Lynch ran into the end zone for the deciding score in NIU’s conference matchup with Western Michigan University on Wednesday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Huskies dominated by Rockets in Homecoming battle

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | October 9, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskies (1-5, 0-2 MAC) made the game interesting in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell short of the University of Toledo Rockets (4-2, 2-0 MAC) in the 115th homecoming football game. Sophomore cornerback Quinyon Mitchell had four...

Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi evades a rusher during a NIU football game against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 2 2021. NIU hosts Bowling Green State University. (Khavon Thomas | Northern Star)

The best of NIU football: Homecoming edition

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | October 5, 2022

DeKALB – In honor of homecoming week at NIU, here is a list of some of the more memorable NIU homecoming football games. The Huskies have dominated in their past homecoming games, holding a record of 74-30-10. NIU has also won 20 of its last 22 homecoming...