Quarterback Grade: C-Running the Buffalo offense is senior quarterback Chazz Anderson.Anderson is having a sub-par season so far with five passing touchdowns and four interceptions.With 1,308 yards passing this year, the Pickerington, Ohio native ranks...
The Buffalo defense will look to rebound after a crushing 34-0 defeat from Temple last weekend.For NIU, they offensive line will have to focus on Bulls' sophomore linebacker Khalil Mack."I think that their linebacker slash defensive end [Mack] is one...
With all of the hype surrounding the running game's recent performanc against Western Michigan, everyone knows NIU loves to run the football.
That said, the Huskies' running game will have all eyes on it against Buffalo Saturday.
NIU running back Jasmin Hopkins is comes off of a season-high three touchdown performance against the Broncos.
Through seven games, Hopkins ran for 540 yards and eight rushing touchdowns.
The Bulls' defense will have to hold the Huskes' multiple threats in the backfield. NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish has the capibilit to find the quick Hopkins to find holes and lanes to run through, and even take the ball himself and do damage.
In games that the Huskies' offense dominates their opponents, it's typically because they've established the run early and often.
The spark of the running game will need to come off a big start by Hopkins against Buffalo, scoring more in the first half.
A rapid start to the running game will hinge on the success of NIU's offensive line performance.
Although, with the strength of the line and Hopkins' speed and agility, it leaves you with the feeling that the senior back could have breakout performances in the next few games.
"[Our offensive line] takes pride in that," said NIU head coach Dave Doeren. "That's as good as it gets for an offensive lineman."
NIU men’s soccer begins its two game homestand starting this afternoon, when it hosts MAC opponent Western Michigan. The Huskies (8-4-0, 0-2-0 MAC) are coming off back-to-back losses to Akron and, most recently, Northwestern, losing 2-0 in both matches....
For the second time this season, NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish was named MAC West Player of the Week, according to a press release.The Huskies’ signal caller’s performance helped guide his team to a 51-22 victory over Western Michigan Saturday.The...
Lauren Wicinski has made history this year in more ways than one. NIU’s outside hitter has helped her team post a record of 15-5 overall and 4-2 in MAC play. “My motivation is to achieve our goal of winning the MAC,” Wicinski said. On the way to...
After a year off to focus on hitting the books, Mike Strumberger returned to the ice, where he can hit the opposing team.Strumberger, a statistics major, is in his second year of graduate school at NIU and is a forward on the Division II men’s hockey...
Brian BelfordIt’s very hard for me to say this, because it seems like time has acquired light speed rocket boosters these days, but the football season is half over for NIU.So, after seven games, and a 4-3 record, where do the Huskies stand?We can look...
NIU women's soccer (2-12-2) had its chances in both games over the weekend but couldn't capitalize against Eastern Michigan (2-11-2) or Central Michigan (11-2-3).On Friday, the Huskies played against the Eagles in DeKalb. Both teams struggled to get a...
NIU's Division II men's hockey dropped a pair of games against Illinois this weekend. On Friday night, the Huskies (2-3-1) lost 4-2 against the Fighting Illini (5-2-1). NIU's nine penalties were the main reason for its defeat. NIU senior captain Mike...
NIU volleyball extended its winning streak to five matches after going perfect this weekend on the road against a pair of MAC East foes, Akron and Buffalo.The Huskies (17-5, 6-2 MAC) were pushed to their limits Friday against Akron (4-17, 1-7), going...
NIU men's tennis had a successful weekend at the ITA Midwest Regional in Columbus, Oh. Four Huskies participated in the tournament that featured talent from the Midwest, and won seven of their 12 matches between the qualifying and main draw. Axel Lagerlof,...
