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NIU redshirt freshman running back Jaylen Poe (28) walks along the Huskies' sideline during the first quarter of Saturday's 34-20 victory over the University of Massachusetts at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Poe rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns – both career-bests – and returned a kickoff 89 yards in the win. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Jaylen Poe named to Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 8, 2024

DeKALB – Three days after his career-best rushing performance in NIU football’s 34-20 victory over the University of Massachusetts on Saturday, NIU redshirt freshman running back Jaylen Poe was one of five players named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor...

NIU redshirt senior running back Gavin Williams (21) dives into the endzone for a touchdown past the University of Massachusetts defense during the fourth quarter. Williams’ rushing touchdown extended the Huskies lead to 27-13. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies victorious over UMass

By Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist | October 6, 2024

Multiple NIU players surround University of Massachusetts freshman running back Da'Marion Alberic after he was tackled by senior linebacker Jaden Dolphin short of the line of scrimmage. NIU defeated UMass 34-20 at Huskie Stadium on Saturday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

No Brown, no problem: NIU runs over UMass in home triumph

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 5, 2024

DeKALB – A tone-setting touchdown 50 seconds into regulation and a 367-yard rushing performance by NIU – despite being without its top running back for most of the game – played vital Saturday as the Huskies breezed past the University of Massachusetts...

University of Massachusetts sophomore running back CJ Hester (33) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of UMass' 28-14 loss to Eastern Michigan University on Aug. 31 at McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Massachusetts. Massachusetts Daily Collegian Head Sports Editor Dean Wendel highlights Hester as a UMass player to watch in Saturday's game against NIU at Huskie Stadium. (Devin Lippman | Massachusetts Daily Collegian)

Behind enemy bylines: Massachusetts

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 4, 2024

In the midst of a two-game slump, NIU football is back home this weekend to host the University of Massachusetts for the final game of the Huskies’ non-conference schedule. NIU enters Saturday with a sluggish offense and one of the best defenses in...

NIU senior linebacker Jaden Dolphin (26) and redshirt junior defensive end Pierce Oppong (99) force a fumble by North Carolina State University freshman quarterback CJ Bailey (16) on NC State’s opening possession in Saturday’s game at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Huskies lost the turnover battle by four after losing two fumbles and tossing two interceptions. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

NIU looks to end losing skid in home clash with UMass

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 3, 2024

DeKALB – After dropping a tight-fought contest with North Carolina State University, NIU football remains hungry for a win as the Huskies prepare to host a future Mid-American Conference cohort Saturday to close out the non-conference schedule. NIU...

NIU redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) throws a pass under pressure from North Carolina State University redshirt junior defensive end Travali Price (13) in the third quarter of NIU’s 24-17 loss to NC State on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hampton committed four turnovers – two fumbles and two interceptions – while taking a career-high four sacks in his sixth loss as the Huskies’ starting quarterback. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

COLUMN: The Achilles’ heel of NIU’s offense

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 2, 2024

After being sacked and having the football stripped from him inside his own 10-yard line for a second time Saturday, redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton watched helplessly from the ground as the defense recovered his fumble and celebrated another...

The NIU football team lines up outside of their tunnel as they prepare to take the field Saturday against NC State. The Huskies and Wolfpack had 13 punts combined, 8 of which were from NC State. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies at NC State in black and white

By Tim Dodge and Totus Tuus Keely | October 1, 2024

 

The NIU football team escapes from their lineup in the tunnel and enters the field before the game. NIU will face University of Massachusetts at home at 11 a.m. Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Football clashes at NC State

By Tim Dodge and Totus Tuus Keely | September 30, 2024

NIU redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) is tackled by North Carolina State University graduate student defensive end Davin Vann (1) after rushing for a 9-yard gain on the final drive of NIU’s 24-17 loss Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hampton finished the game with nine carries for a loss of 19 yards. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Turnovers plague NIU in shortfall at NC State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 28, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. – Despite outperforming Power Four foe North Carolina State University in nearly every offensive metric, NIU football dropped to .500 Saturday after coughing up four turnovers. NIU (2-2, 0-1 MAC) lost the turnover battle by four as...

North Carolina State University then-freshman wide receiver Kevin “KC” Concepcion (10) stiff arms Marshall University then-junior defensive back Josh Moten during the second quarter of NC State’s 48-41 victory on Oct. 7, 2023, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Concepcion finished his freshman season with 71 catches for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns to earn Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. (Hallie Walker | Technician)

Behind enemy bylines: North Carolina State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 27, 2024

Looking to bounce back after a home loss to the University at Buffalo, NIU football will head to Raleigh, North Carolina, to face Atlantic Coast Conference foe North Carolina State University at Carter-Finley Stadium. In addition to rebounding from...

NIU redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) attempts a pass during Saturday’s overtime loss to the University at Buffalo at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Hampton finished 23-of-43 passing for 194 yards and an interception. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

After Buffalo loss, NIU eyes rebound at NC State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 26, 2024

DeKALB – When NIU football walked off Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium after being knocked off its No. 23 pedestal by the University at Buffalo, it left a bitter taste within the program. After all, the 23-20 overtime loss was only the third time NIU...

NIU junior defensive end Nevaeh Sanders (28) celebrates after sacking University at Buffalo senior quarterback C.J. Ogbonna during Saturday’s Mid-American Conference opener at Huskie Stadium. Sanders finished with three sacks, the most in a game by a Huskie since All-American Sutton Smith had four in 2018. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Northern Star to travel to N.C. for football coverage

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 24, 2024

DeKALB – NIU football resumes non-conference play on Saturday as the Huskies travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, to face North Carolina State University. Senior Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus, Photo Editor Tim Dodge and Senior Photojournalist Totus...

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