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Rapid Reaction: Football 28, Eastern Michigan 17

By Frank Gogola | October 25, 2014

What happened: The Huskies (6-2, 3-1, MAC) beat the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-6, 1-3 MAC), 28-17, Saturday at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Mich.How it happened: The Huskies scored the game’s final 14 points after going down 17-14 early in the fourth...

Breaking Down the Eagles

By Danny Albers | October 22, 2014

After three consecutive home games, football will play its first conference road game of the 2014 season when it travels to Eastern Michigan. The Huskies (5-2, 2-1 MAC) will take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-5, 1-2 MAC) 4 p.m. Saturday at Rynearson...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Drew Hare runs the ball Saturday in the game against Miami (Ohio).

Football faces new, improved Eagles

By Ryan Simpson | October 22, 2014

Football travels to Eastern Michigan to take on an Eagles squad that is undefeated at home under first-year head coach Chris Creighton.The Huskies (5-2, 2-1 MAC) will take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-5, 1-2 MAC) noon Saturday at Rynearson Stadium...

Football back to its bread and butter

By Frank Gogola | October 21, 2014

Football got back to its roots Saturday against Miami (Ohio), running its way to victory.The Huskies ran the ball 55 times compared to 22 pass attempts. Although the Huskies have run the ball 360 times this season and have thrown the ball 194 times, Bob...

Face Off: Football’s toughest game left

By Ryan Simpson | October 21, 2014

With the recent upset of Ball State over Central Michigan, football is in control of its destiny in the MAC. The Huskies’ fifth-straight MAC Championship game appearance is within reach, but some tough teams still pose a threat to their championship...

Football’s offense, defense need molding

By Frank Gogola | October 20, 2014

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Drew Hare did his best Jordan Lynch impersonation Saturday in football’s 51-41 win over the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks.The Huskies needed Hare’s Lynch-esque performance as the defense looked like a warm stick of butter being...

Ask an Athlete: Football

By Frank Gogola | October 20, 2014

What is your major?

Redshirt senior free safety Dechane Durante: General studies

Redshirt junior middle linebacker Boomer Mays: Corporate communication

Senior defensive end Jason Meehan: Business

Junior strong safety Marlon Moore: Sociology

What is your favorite movie?

Durante: “Kill Bill”

Mays: “The Warriors”

Meehan: “Casablanca”

Moore: “Friday”

Who is your favorite music artist/band?

Durante: Lil Wayne

Mays: Jay-Z

Meehan: Big K.R.I.T.

Moore: Too many to choose just one

Where is your favorite place to eat?

Durante: TGI Fridays

Mays: Red Lobster

Meehan: Tapa La Luna

Moore: Golden Corral

Santacaterina leads charge in final year

By Danny Albers | October 20, 2014

Michael Santacaterina, redshirt senior outside linebacker, has risen to the occasion to be a leader on football’s defense after it lost Jimmie Ward and the entire defensive line from last season’s squad.Santacaterina has been with the program for...

Football redeemed at home

By Ryan Simpson | October 19, 2014

Football’s offense emerged from its three-game hibernation, posting its second-high offensive output of the season at its weekend game.The Huskies (5-2, 2-1 MAC) defeated the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (1-7, 1-3 MAC), 51-41, Saturday at Huskie Stadium. The...

Football runs wild on RedHawks

By Danny Albers | October 19, 2014

If football was going to beat Miami (Ohio) (1-7, 1-3 MAC) and its high-flying offense it needed to have a more consistent offensive attack than the one it displayed the last three weeks.That is exactly what the Huskies (5-2, 2-1 MAC) did, dominating on...

Rapid Reaction: Football 51, Miami (Ohio) 41

By Frank Gogola | October 18, 2014

What happened: The Huskies (5-2, 2-1 MAC) defeated the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (1-7, 1-3 MAC), 51-41, Saturday at Huskie Stadium to close out NIU’s three-game homestand.How it happened: The Huskies came out rolling and didn’t miss a beat in the first...

Football looks to ground RedHawks

By Danny Albers | October 15, 2014

Football will look to redeem itself after its Homecoming loss when it faces the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks, who are a stronger team than their one-win record shows.The Huskies (4-2, 1-1 MAC) will take on the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (1-6, 1-2 MAC) 4 p.m. Saturday...