![An NIU defender brings down Central Michigan University freshman quarterback Bert Emanuel Jr. during the first half of Wednesdays MACtion game between NIU and CMU at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Sports Reporter Zack Rodriguez predicts NIU will beat CMU in its upcoming game. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CMU-football.jpg)
NIU football to beat out CMU by double-digits
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| October 28, 2023
![Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus poses for a picture in 1970. Sports Reporter Zack Rodriguez pays tribute to the late Bears legend and his impact on the game of football. (AP Photo, file)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AP23278821483647-1200x866.jpg)
Remembering ‘The Maestro of Mayhem:’ A Dick Butkus tribute
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| October 17, 2023
![Taylor Swift performs in a pink and blue sequined bodysuit during her Eras tour. Since rumors of Swift dating Chiefs player Travis Kelce blew up over social media, football fans and Swifties alike are confused about what the big deal is. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Taylorlore-1200x800.jpg)
Explaining Swifties for sports fans
By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
| October 9, 2023
![Taylor Swift (right) watches the Chicago Bears play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 24 at Arrowhead Stadium. Swifts fans cheered alongside her as rumors of her dating NFL Chiefs player Travis Kelce came out. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/taylorkelce-1200x800.jpg)
Explaining football for Swifties
By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Editor in Chief
| October 1, 2023
![Senior defensive tackle James Ester (1) celebrates a sack in the first quarter against EMU on Oct. 2, 2021. Ester has been named a semifinalist for the 2022 William V. Campbell Trophy. (Khavon Thomas | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Khavon-Thomas-Northern-Star-File-Photo.jpg)
Ester named semifinalist for William V. Campbell Trophy
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| September 29, 2023
![NIU redshirt senior tight end Liam Soraghan turns upfield after catching a pass from freshman quarterback Nevan Cremascoli in the first quarter of the Huskies Nov. 16 football game against the Miami University RedHawks. NIU Football has announced multiple additions to its lineup for the upcoming season. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MG_6642-900x600.jpg)
NIU football announces nine signings for 2023 season
By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
| February 3, 2023
![Then-redshirt junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi rushes to the right against Eastern Michigan University at Huskie Stadium on Oct. 2, 2021. Lombardi made his return from injury in Saturdays matchup against EMU.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_9406-900x720.jpg)
COLUMN: Rocky Lombardi will save NIU’s season
By Tyler Murray, Sports Reporter
| October 21, 2022
![Fourth-year wide receiver Jayshon Jackson catches the football in a game against Northern Illinois Oct. 1 at Sheumann Stadium. Jackson had 10 receptions during the game. (Amber Pietz | Ball State Daily News)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BSU-NIU_02-900x600.jpg)
Huskies dominate Eastern Michigan, running backs shine in 39-10 victory
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
| October 16, 2022
![Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi throws a pass in practice on Aug. 20. Lombardi transfers in from Michigan State University, where he threw eight touchdowns and nine interceptions last season.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Lombardi2-2-900x600.jpg)
NIU snaps five-game losing streak, Rocky Lombardi returns
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| October 15, 2022
![This weekend in Huskie sports: Oct. 7-9](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Graphic-for-NS-3-higher-res-900x600.jpg)
This weekend in Huskie sports: Oct. 7-9
By Northern Star Sports Staff
| October 6, 2022
![Huskie of the Week: Tristan Tewes](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Weekly-Athlete-Post_Tewes-1-900x506.jpg)
Huskie of the Week: Tristan Tewes
By Northern Star Sports Staff
| September 26, 2022
![Left: Sophomore linebacker Daveren Rayner assumes his defensive position pre-play during NIUs road game against the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Sept. 10 at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Right: Redshirt sophomore punter Tom Foley punting during the second quarter of NIUs season-opening game versus the Eastern Illinois University Panthers on Sept. 1 at Huskie Stadium.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/0E58E829-1A51-4F87-BA9D-C0AD02153073-900x600.jpeg)
Rayner and Foley secure MAC weekly honors
By Northern Star Sports Staff
| September 26, 2022
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