Standing on the field of Lucas Oil Stadium at the NFL Combine Sunday, Chandler Harnish quickly realized he wasn’t in DeKalb anymore. The former NIU quarterback wasn’t shoulder to shoulder with his teammates. Instead, he was running through various...
For five former NIU football players, the culmination of their college careers happened over the weekend in three different postseason college football games.Senior outside linebacker Jordan Delegal played for the North team in the Battle of Florida All...
With MAC Championship and GoDaddy.com Bowl victories already under their belt, nine NIU football players added more to their resume by receiving All-MAC Academic honors. "Obviously to be the conference champs on the field and then to represent the MAC...
Mobile, Ala.| Chandler Harnish walked into the GoDaddy.com Bowl game press conference barefoot. NIU's record breaking quarterback's feet had carried him to victory for one last time, and he was finally able to kick off his shoes. Harnish and the rest...
Eli Gehn: Alright, Brian, the lastgame for NIU football this season is finally upon us. The Huskieshad a huge comeback victory over Ohio in the MAC Championship lastmonth. It was an exciting year, wouldn't you agree?Brian Belford: I would say it hasbeen...
While he's received numerous awards, winning the MAC Vern Smith Award might be Chandler Harnish's most prestigious individual honor in his college career. Harnish was named MAC Player of the Year Tuesday, and the four-year starter is only the second quarterback...
Exhausted and elated, Scott Wedige took hold of the rivalry trophy in both hands, lifted it above his head, and shouted triumphantly towards the night sky.Finally, it was over. After NIU scraped, clawed and chewed its way to a thrilling 41-38 victory...
Adversity is something NIU football has been through numerous times this season. Adversity popped its head Tuesday night, but NIU persevered and defeated Ball State 4-38 on a 34 yard field goal by kicker Matt Sims with 11 seconds left in regulation. "I...
How many yards will Chandler Harnish put up this week?
Harnish continues to shred opposing defenses with his dual-threat capabilities, and it seems no one has an answer to stop him.
Harnish continues to put records on the board for NIU quarterback play, and if he throws one more touchdown pass tonight, he will hold the record for most passing touchdowns in Huskies history, surpassing George Bork.
The Bluffington, Ind. native has continued to put up big numbers on the ground, rushing for 1,022 yards, which ranks third in the MAC.
"With Chandler doing good, I'm really proud of him," said NIU running back Jasmin Hopkins. "I hope he keeps doing what he's been doing; he's a playmaker."
NIU's offense will continue to be successful if Harnish is able to keep opposing defenses on their heels.
Ball State is ranked last in total defense in the MAC, giving up over 490 yards per game.
And with Harnish playing as well as he has, it makes everyone else on the offensive side better, making the Huskies offense tough to contain.
If you did not tune into the NIU-Toledo football game last night, you missed out what might have been the MAC game of the year. "I've been involved in a lot of good games, but that was as good as it gets," said NIU head coach Dave Doeren in a press release....
Toledo will look to ballhawk Chandler Harnish on Tuesday with its talented senior cornerback, Desmond Marrow.The 6'3'', 210-pound senior has been tough for opposing offenses to handle so far this season.Marrow was named MAC Defensive Player of the week...
Defensive Line Toledo has an experienced defensive line with starting defensive tackles Johnie Roberts, Johnathan Lamb and senior defensive end Malcolm Riley. The trio has helped the Rockets rank second in the MAC in rushing defense and fourth in the...
