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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) throws a pass during the first quarter of the Huskies' home football game against San Diego State University on Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. The Huskies dropped their third-straight game in a 6-3 loss to the Aztecs. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Rapid Recap: NIU drops third straight in 6-3 loss to San Diego State

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 27, 2025

DeKALB – Adding another loss to increase its losing streak against the San Diego State University Aztecs (3-1), NIU football (1-3) produced its lowest scoring game since the 2010 season in a 6-3 loss at home.  FIRST HALF San Diego State won...

NIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) hands off to sophomore running back Telly Johnson Jr. (45) during the first half of the Huskies' home opener against College of the Holy Cross on Aug. 30 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. According to The Daily Aztec Sports Editor Roman Aguilar, NIU's run-heavy offense will be challenged by San Diego State's defense during their matchup on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Behind Enemy Bylines: San Diego State defense aims to ground run-heavy Huskies

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 26, 2025

The last three weeks haven’t exactly gone NIU football’s way. The Huskies haven’t won a game since Aug. 30, when they opened the season with a narrow victory over Holy Cross. Since then, they’ve visited two Power Four opponents — Maryland...

NIU redshirt junior cornerback Jacob Finley (3) wraps up College of the Holy Cross senior wide receiver Max Mosey (13) for a tackle in the fourth quarter of the Huskies’ season opener on Aug. 30 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. NIU will host San Diego State University on Saturday in the seventh all-time meeting between the schools. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Home, sweet home: Football looks to rebound against San Diego State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 25, 2025

DeKALB — On paper, NIU and San Diego State seem like polar opposite football teams. The Huskies are 1-2 after a blowout road loss to Mississippi State, while the Aztecs sit at 2-1 following a 34-0 home trouncing of previously-unbeaten California....

NIU redshirt senior linebacker Quinn Urwiler wraps up the leg of University of Maryland redshirt freshman running back DeJuan Williams (0) during the second quarter of NIU’s road opener on Sept. 5 at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. Urwiler was the Huskies’ highest-graded defensive player against Mississippi State University on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU PFF grades: Urwiler among nation’s best defenders in Week 4

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 24, 2025

Each week during the college football season, the Northern Star will recap the most interesting NIU grades published by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company that evaluates every player on every play of every game. Season and single-game grades...

NIU junior wide receiver DeAree Rogers (6) makes a leaping catch over Mississippi State University redshirt senior safety Hunter Washington during the second quarter of Saturday’s non-conference football game at Davis Wade Stadium in Mississippi State, Mississippi. Rogers finished with six receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown in the Huskies’ 38-10 loss. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies suffer 38-10 beatdown by Bulldogs in Starkville

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 20, 2025

For one half of football, the NIU Huskies looked like a team that could compete in one of the country’s toughest conferences. They trailed by just four points at halftime on the road against the unbeaten Mississippi State Bulldogs. But unfortunately,...

The NIU football team runs onto the field before the Huskies’ matchup against the University of Maryland on Sept. 5 at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. NIU fell to Mississippi State University 38-10 on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Rapid Recap: NIU falls to Mississippi State 38-10

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 20, 2025

NIU football (1-2) fell to the Mississippi State University Bulldogs (4-0) 38-10 on Saturday. Travelling to matchup with the Bulldogs for the first time in program history on Saturday, the Huskies totaled 267 yards, compared to the Bulldogs’ 452.  FIRST...

NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock and players run onto the field before the Huskies’ non-conference game against the University of Maryland on Sept. 5 at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. NIU will play another Power Four opponent Saturday when they face Mississippi State University. (Northern Star file photo)

Behind Enemy Bylines: Bulldogs bring energy, aggression into NIU matchup

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 19, 2025

It’s been two weeks since the NIU football team last took the field. The Huskies walked off of it with a frustrating 20-9 loss in Maryland. Now, fresh off a bye week, NIU is hitting the road once more to face a new opponent in a Saturday matinee. The...

NIU redshirt junior cornerback Jacob Finley (3) celebrates after helping force an incomplete pass during the third quarter of a non-conference football game against the University of Maryland on Sept. 5 at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. The Huskies' next opponent will be Mississippi State University on Saturday in Starkville, Mississippi. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

‘We have nothing to lose:’ Huskies head south to face unbeaten Mississippi State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 18, 2025

DeKALB — The NIU football team is just days away from making its first-ever trip to Starkville, Mississippi, to face the unbeaten Mississippi State Bulldogs, but you can already hear the cowbells coming from Huskie Stadium. Wait, cowbells? In DeKalb?...

NIU redshirt junior left tackle Evan Malcore (54) throws a block against University of Maryland freshman defensive lineman Sidney Stewart (29) during the fourth quarter of NIU's road opener on Friday night at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. Pro Football Focus graded Malcore as one of the Huskies' top offensive players for the game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU PFF grades: Offensive line shows out in loss to Maryland

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 11, 2025

Each week during the college football season, the Northern Star will recap the most interesting NIU grades published by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company that evaluates every player on every play of every game. Season and single-game grades...

Junior safety Jasper Beeler (22) takes out University of Maryland junior tight end Aj Szymanski’s (89) legs in the fourth quarter Friday at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. NIU will return home on Sept. 27 against future fellow conference member, Diego State University of the Mountain West Conference. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Football drops first away game to Maryland

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 8, 2025

NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock shouts at redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) near the sideline after Holst committed an intentional grounding penalty in the fourth quarter of the Huskies’ road opener against the University of Maryland on Friday night at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. Holst finished 14-of-22 passing for 91 yards and no touchdowns. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU win streak snapped by Terps in Friday night shortfall

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 6, 2025

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — It’s a dark, humid Friday night under the lights at SECU Stadium. The Mighty Sound of Maryland roars in triumph after a home victory in front of a crowd of 35,331. Inside a workroom nearby, NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock...

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