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A graphic shows NIU football redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Rudolph logged a passing and rushing touchdown Wednesday in NIU's 29-16 win over the University of Akron. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Rudolph snatches Huskie of the Week Award

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 18, 2024

NIU football redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph earned this week’s Huskie of the Week Award following a 2-touchdown performance Wednesday in NIU’s 29-16 victory over the University of Akron Zips.  Despite finishing fourth on the team...

NIU redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph (3) throws a 39-yard touchdown pass near the end of the first quarter in Wednesday’s 29-16 win against the University of Akron Zips. Rudolph’s touchdown was his first passing score since his days as a high school quarterback. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

‘It felt amazing:’ the special meaning behind Trayvon Rudolph’s tricky TD pass

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 15, 2024

DeKALB – Since arriving at NIU as a walk-on freshman four falls ago, redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph has shown just how versatile he can be. He can catch passes. He can return kicks. He can take handoffs. He can even throw behind his...

A headshot shows redshirt freshman wide receiver Dane Pardridge. Pardridge was named MAC Special Teams Player of the Week after returning a punt 55 yards for a touchdown in NIU football's 24-0 victory over Western Michigan University on Tuesday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Pardridge earns football’s fifth MAC West Player of the Week Honor

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | November 21, 2023

DeKALB – Redshirt freshman wide receiver Dane Pardridge earned MAC West Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in NIU football’s (5-6, 4-3) 24-0 win Tuesday over Western Michigan University. Pardridge returned just one punt in Tuesday’s...