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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy looks for a play during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

Fill in the blank: The person behind the Bears issues is…

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2021

...Matt Nagy Skyler Kisellus | Assistant Sports Editor On the heels of an abysmal performance in a humiliating loss to the Cleveland Browns, fans of the Chicago Bears saw major red flags in the case of fourth-year head coach Matt Nagy. In a game...

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) rolls out of the pocket before throwing a pass during an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25.

Best college football matchups for Oct. 2

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 1, 2021

With four weeks of college football played, there are undefeated teams remaining, as well as some powerhouse matchups to go underway this weekend. Here are five of the must-see-marquee matchups in college football.  #2 Georgia vs. #8 Arkansas at 11...

Graduate student forward Haley Hoppe dribbles the ball in a game against Chicago State on Aug. 26.

Huskies falls to CMU in extra time

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 30, 2021

DeKALB — Senior midfielder Samantha Kaye-Toral scored for the Central Michigan University Chippewas in overtime to defeat the Huskies 1-0 Thursday.  In the early stages of the match, the Huskies actively got to the box and created shot opportunities...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12), right, and quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) enter the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif.

Top NFL headlines from week 3

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | September 30, 2021

One month into the season, teams are beginning to show fans what they are made of. Here is look at some of the tope headlines from the last week in the NFL Brady’s primetime return to New England This Sunday night in primetime, Tom Brady returns to...

Then-junior Ahra Ko launches a ball during practice on Aug. 28. Ko finished tied for 16th at the Johnie Imes Invitational.

Women’s golf take 7th at Johnie Imes Invitational

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 30, 2021

DeKALB —  The women’s golf team saw improvement from sophomore Jasmine Ly as they earned seventh place honors at the Johnie Imes Invitational in Columbia, Missouri. Ly finished the tournament in a three-way tie for fourth place. The feat came...

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 4 vs EMU w/ Dillon Thomas)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 4 vs EMU w/ Dillon Thomas)

By Northern Star Staff | September 29, 2021

The NIU Huskies moved to 2-2 on the season with an impressive victory 41-14 against the University of Maine last week. Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi had three rushing touchdowns and the defense shut out the Black Bears in the second half. The homecoming...

Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski serves against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. Jablonski leads the Huskies with 198 kills in 56 sets this season.

Volleyball loses in four to Broncos

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 29, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team lost to the Western Michigan University Broncos Tuesday 3-1 to fall to 7-6 on the season.  NIU had full control of the first set. The score was tied at 8-8, but NIU would take over from that point and go on a 12-0...

Senior Reece Nilsen hits a tee-shot during a tournament qualifying round at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove. Nilsen claimed solo second, Monday at the Badger Invitational in Verona, Wis.

Nilsen earns runner-up finish in Wisconsin

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 29, 2021

DeKALB — The men’s golf program was led by a strong performance from senior Reece Nilsen, who finished in solo second individually at the Badger Invitational in Verona, Wis. In their second outing of the season, the Huskies finished at four-over...

Fans cheer on the NIU football team on Sept. 25, 2021 at Huskie Stadium.

Homecoming spotlight on Athletics

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 28, 2021

DeKALB — After a full year without homecoming because of COVID-19, homecoming has returned on campus at NIU with a week full of sporting events that consists of four games among three different teams this week.  The volleyball team kicks off the...

NIU Athletic Director Sean Frazier kneels outside Huskie Stadium during the student-athlete organized 'Unity March' on Oct. 10. Frazier himself was a student-athlete at the University of Alabama.

Frazier talks new role, NIU’s future

By James Krause | September 28, 2021

DeKALB — NIU Athletics announced Athletic Director Sean Frazier had signed a contract extension through 2026 last Thursday, but that doesn’t mean more of the same for Frazier. Frazier will also take responsibility for NIU Recreation and Wellness...

COVID-freshman running back Harrison Waylee (left), junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (middle) and redshirt junior wide reciever Cole Tucker celebrate a touchdown run by Lombardi in NIU's 41-14 win on Sept. 25 against the University of Maine at Huskie Stadium. The Huskies take a 2-2 record into conference play that begins this weekend against EMU.

Football preps for tough EMU team

By James Krause | September 28, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies are set to celebrate Homecoming with the beginning of Mid-American Conference play as they face the 3-1 Eastern Michigan University Eagles at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. NIU’s record in their non-conference portion of games was an...

Redshirt junior goalkeeper Martin Sanchez lines up for a goal kick in NIU's match on Aug. 26 against Purdue-Fort Wayne. The Huskies haven't allowed a goal in 501 minutes of play, or five complete games.

Huskies extend win streak to seven

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2021

DeKALB — Senior forward Nick Markanich scored his nation leading 11th goal of the season as the Huskies defeated the University of Green Bay Phoenix 1-0 Saturday. "The priority was obviously getting the win, so we are happy with that,"  NIU head...