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NIU's offense waits at the line of scrimmage for action to resume Nov. 4 during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Huskies unable to close against Broncos

By James Krause | November 28, 2020

DeKALB — The NIU football team came up just short of knocking off the Western Michigan University Broncos on Saturday, losing in a 30-27 nailbiter. Broncos redshirt sophomore kicker Gavin Peddie kicked a go-ahead 24-yard field goal with 2:23 remaining,...

NIU redshirt senior quarterback Ross Bowers looks for an open receiver Nov. 11 during NIU's 40-10 loss to Central Michigan University at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

NIU Football looks to dish WMU its first loss

By James Krause | November 27, 2020

DeKALB —  The football team looks to play spoiler to the Western Michigan University Broncos by handing them their first loss of the season when they meet Saturday in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  The 0-3 Huskies came up just short of their first win of...

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Red Black Football Podcast 11/25 with Cole Tucker (Western Michigan)

By James Krause and Mike Knapp | November 27, 2020

The Huskies were close but no cigar in the Battle for the Bronze Stalk, coming up short against Ball State and dropping to 0-3. Halfway through the season, NIU now searches to knock off the only undefeated team in the West division, the Western Michigan...

Redshirt first-year tailback Rondarius Gregory escapes defenders Nov. 11, as he runs down the sideline during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium.

Despite NIU’s best efforts, Bronze Stalk remains in Muncie

By James Krause | November 19, 2020

DeKALB — The football team’s strongest showing of the season wasn’t enough to win back the Bronze Stalk from the Ball State University Cardinals Wednesday, losing 31-25 in Muncie, Indiana. NIU had season highs in several offensive categories...

NIU football personnel  communicate with the team on the sideline Nov. 4, during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium.

Battle for the Bronze Stalk halftime report

By James Krause | November 18, 2020

DeKALB — The Huskies football team heads to halftime tied 14-14 against the Ball State University Cardinals in the Battle for the Bronze Stalk. The Huskies had a chance to break the tie as the half expired on a 45-yard field goal attempt by redshirt...

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Red Black Football Podcast 11/16 (Ball State)

By James Krause and Mike Knapp | November 17, 2020

The Huskies took another beating last week, this time at the hands of the Central Michigan Chippewas in a 40-10 loss. Mike Knapp and James Krause discuss quarterback play and other issues the Huskies will need to address going into their first road game...

The Huskies defense attempts to stop the Chippewas from scoring Nov. 11, during NIU's 40-10 loss to CMU at Huskie Stadium.

Huskies could claim first win, Bronze Stalk against Ball State

By James Krause | November 17, 2020

DeKALB — The football team looks to reclaim the Bronze Stalk Wednesday when they travel to Muncie, Indiana to face the Ball State University Cardinals. NIU retained the trophy from 2009 until last season when the Huskies lost 27-20 at home. The loss...

FILE — In this Nov. 10, 2020 file photo, Ohio Bobcats wide receiver Isiah Cox (6) runs the ball past Akron Zips linebacker Julian Richardson (7) during an NCAA football game in Athens, Ohio. An NCAA official voiced concern, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, over sports betting on the performance of individual student athletes, and suggested that gambling regulators consider restrictions on such wagers to protect the integrity of the games.

First Mid-American Conference football game canceled

By Northern Star Staff | November 15, 2020

DeKALB — The Mid-American Conference has canceled its first game of the season Sunday due to COVID-19 related issues. The game scheduled for Tuesday between the Ohio University Bobcats and the Miami University–Ohio RedHawks was canceled after the...

View of the south Huskie Stadium goal post Oct. 19, at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Huskies suffer another devastating weeknight blowout

By James Krause | November 12, 2020

DeKALB — The football team couldn’t muster up any offense until late against the Central Michigan Chippewas, losing to their divisional rival 40-10 on Wednesday. The Huskies offense struggled to put together any productive drives with two lost...

View of the NIU jumbotron from inside Huskie Stadium Oct. 19, in DeKalb, Illinois.

NIU versus Central Michigan halftime report

By James Krause | November 11, 2020

DeKALB — The NIU football team went scoreless in the first half against the Central Michigan Chippewas, trailing at halftime 9-0. The Chippewas scored the game's first points on a 58-yard touchdown pass from redshirt first-year quarterback Daniel...

Huskie Stadium Aug. 12,  from the East entrance.

How a former Navy SEAL ended up playing football at NIU

By James Krause | November 10, 2020

DeKALB — Among the graduating high schoolers and transferring college students listed in NIU Football’s signing day additions, one stands out from the rest. Redshirt senior linebacker Greg DeLuca from Boonton Township, New Jersey was shown as a...

NIU redshirt senior Lance Deveaux Jr. (left) chases Buffalo redshirt first-year wide receiver Trevor Wilson Nov. 4, during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium.

Defense needs to gain experience with several first-year starters

By Mike Knapp | November 10, 2020

Football is finally here, but Northern Illinois will have to wait until Wednesday to pick up their first win of 2020. With almost half of the roster made up of new faces, it would’ve helped the Huskies to have had an easy win to knock off the rust...