ANN ARBOR — The 25th ranked University of Michigan Wolverines were too much for NIU, running roughshod over the Huskies 63-10 Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
The Wolverines combined for eight rushing touchdowns on the day, scoring on all but two drives....
Football is finally all the way back! The NFL season kicked off this past week and now week three of the College football season is about to get underway. Although there may not be a ton of flashy matchups to hoot and holler about, five games stand out...
After trailing by as many as 26 points, NIU had a potential program-record comeback denied in the last two minutes by the Wyoming Cowboys in a 50-43 loss. Thomas Hammock's team once again showed toughness and heart that won over fans at Huskie Stadium's...
DeKALB — The NIU football team’s biggest challenge this year will take place Saturday in the biggest stadium in the country, Michigan Stadium, against the 25th ranked University of Michigan Wolverines.
The Huskies have played back-to-back games...
DeKALB — Two hours before kickoff on the west side of Huskie Stadium, a voice rings out in joy from a lawn chair under a red canopy.
“Thank god we’re back to somewhat normal,” the voice said over walls blaring music.
The voice belonged to...
DeKALB — The NIU football’s “boneyard” is filled with wins over their regional rivals in the Big Ten Conference.
With the addition of a 22-21 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets of the Atlantic Athletic Conference, the number of “boneyard”...
DeKALB — The Huskies had a potential program-record comeback swiped away by a late touchdown by the University of Wyoming Cowboys, losing 50-43 in their home opener Saturday.
Down by 26 points with 6:03 left in the third quarter, the Huskies rattled...
Before the Huskies take the field on weekends, some players have to get their body and mind ready for the gridiron.
Here are what some NIU football players say they do to prepare for game days.
What is your routine on game days?
Sophomore cornerback...
NIU opened the season with a 22-21 upset victory over Georgia Tech with a thrilling finish that came down to the final minute. A touchdown drive led by junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi ended with a successful two-point conversion thanks to a highlight...
DeKALB — Fresh off an upset victory last week against Georgia Tech, the NIU football team has begun preparing for their home opener against the University of Wyoming Cowboys at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
The Huskies celebrated a boneyard win 22-21 in Atlanta...
The story of how NIU pulled off their electric 22-21 victory Saturday over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets didn’t start with the game-winning drive or the early 14-0 lead.
It started in the days and weeks after the Huskies 2020 season ended when...
ATLANTA — On the catch that put NIU ahead by the eventual final score of 22-21 over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Saturday night, redshirt senior wide receiver Tyrice Richie was telling everyone he knew he caught it.
“I was just telling everyone...
