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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock and players run onto the field before the Huskies’ non-conference game against the University of Maryland on Sept. 5 at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. NIU will play another Power Four opponent Saturday when they face Mississippi State University. (Northern Star file photo)

Behind Enemy Bylines: Bulldogs bring energy, aggression into NIU matchup

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 19, 2025

It’s been two weeks since the NIU football team last took the field. The Huskies walked off of it with a frustrating 20-9 loss in Maryland. Now, fresh off a bye week, NIU is hitting the road once more to face a new opponent in a Saturday matinee. The...

Maryland freshman quarterback Malik Washington (7) throws a pass during practice on Aug. 13 at the outdoor practice fields near Jones-Hill House in College Park, Maryland. Washington will make his second career start Friday against NIU. (Michael Howes | The Diamondback)

Behind Enemy Bylines: Malik Washington, Maryland pose tough test for NIU

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | September 4, 2025

Following a narrow, season-opening victory over the College of the Holy Cross on Saturday, NIU owns the third-longest active winning streak in the FBS at three games. The Huskies will try to extend that streak this week as they hit the road to face a...

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