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Mitch Trubisky finally starting for the Bears

By Ryan Ostry | October 5, 2017

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Senior wide receiver Christian Blake makes a catch on his way to a touchdown in the Huskies’ 34-28 loss at San Diego State Sept. 30. Blake was named Mid-American Conference player of the week Monday.     

Huskies lose first road game of season

By Ryan Ostry | October 2, 2017

The NIU football team dropped their first road game of a season Saturday to the No. 19 ranked San Diego State Aztecs with a score of 34-28.On a day where the Huskies beat the Aztecs 429-263 in total yards, they also turned the ball over four times, three...

Football players react to anthem protests

By Tom Burton | September 28, 2017

Players in the NFL are taking their disagreements to the field as some players have not been supporting the national anthem before games, whether it’s choosing not to stand or avoiding being present all together for the honoring of our country.The controversy...

Redshirt senior tailback Jordan Huff fends off the defense in their game against Nebraska Sept. 16. The Huskies won 21-14, making it their fourth win in the last five games against Big-ten opponents. 

Huskie football recognized for recent success

By Ryan Ostry | September 21, 2017

Redshirt senior tailback Jordan Huff fends off the defense in their game against Nebraska Sept. 16. The Huskies won 21-14, making it their fourth win in the last five games against Big-ten opponents. 

Bears searching for new direction

By Mateo Avila | September 21, 2017

The biggest question fans had going in to the season was how long it would take before number two overall pick Mitchell Trubisky would surpass Mike Glennon as the starting quarterback, and the answer should be now.The Chicago Bears have started the 2017-18...

Jordan Huff (left), redshirt senior running back, is tackled by Nebraska defensive back Antonio Reed (center), as linebacker Mohamed Barry runs on the right during Saturday’s game in Nebraska.

Huskies defeat Big-10 Cornhuskers

By Ryan Ostry | September 18, 2017

Jordan Huff (left), redshirt senior running back, is tackled by Nebraska defensive back Antonio Reed (center), as linebacker Mohamed Barry runs on the right during Saturday’s game in Nebraska.

Santacaterina, Huskies get first win

By Ryan Ostry | September 11, 2017

The first win of the season for the Huskies came with an offensive output of 506 yards, led by redshirt sophomore quarterback Daniel Santacaterina. The Huskies won wire-to-wire against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers 38-10 Saturday.“I’m extremely...

Shawun Lurry Q-and-A

By Ryan Ostry | September 7, 2017

Senior cornerback Shawun Lurry is looking forward to being the dominant cornerback he was in 2015 when he led the nation with nine interceptions.Lurry was still a productive cornerback last season when he had three interceptions. However, because of a...

Top-5 Bears impact players

By Julian Nunnery | September 7, 2017

5. Mike Glennon – QuarterbackIn the fifth spot is starting quarterback Mike Glennon. Glennon has paid his dues in his first four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as he has earned the right to start for the Bears this season.In 2013, Glennon started...

Graham, Huskies lose season opener

By Ryan Ostry | September 5, 2017

DeKALB — The football team lost a close game on their opening night to the Boston College Eagles 23-20 as senior kicker Christian Hagan missed a 39-yard field goal that would’ve tied the game with just under two minutes left in regulation.“We had...