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Senior Tommylee Lewis returns a kickoff against the Purdue Boilermakers Sept. 28 in West Lafayette, Ind. Lewis, who has returned four kickoffs for touchdowns in his three years at NIU, should play a vital role for the Huskies in the return game against Presbyterian.

Football’s Lewis injured, out for rest of season

By Frank Gogola | September 24, 2014

Football will be without the services of Tommylee Lewis, senior wide receiver and return specialist, for the rest of the 2014 season due to a lower body injury, according to a news release.Lewis, who was wearing a walking boot on his left foot at practice...

Arkansas puts end to football streaks

By Ryan Simpson | September 21, 2014

Football’s 26-game regular season winning streak and 17-game road winning streak came to a halt at the hands of the Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday.The Huskies (3-0) were beaten by the Razorbacks (3-1), 52-14, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in...

Redshirt junior linebacker Rasheen Lemon (9) exits Ryan Field in Evanston after NIU’s victory over Northwestern Sept. 6. Lemon, who played only two games last season before being suspended because of an academic issue, picked up MAC West Division Player of the Week honors for his performance against Northwestern, recording nine tackles and two sacks.

Huskies have much to lose in Arkansas match

By Frank Gogola | September 18, 2014

Football will attempt to become the first MAC team since 2004 to beat an SEC team, potentially adding to its accomplishments of first MAC team to play in a BCS bowl and first MAC team to beat two Big Ten teams in the regular season.The Huskies (3-0) take...

Rapid Reaction: NIU 48, Nevada-Las Vegas Rebels 34

By Frank Gogola | September 13, 2014

What happened: The Huskies (3-0) defeated the Nevada-Las Vegas Rebels (1-2), 48-34, Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.How it happened: The Huskies scored the game’s final 14 points to secure a two-touchdown victory over the Rebels.Drew Hare...

Live Tweet: NIU vs. Nevada-Las Vegas 2014

By Frank Gogola | September 13, 2014

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NIU players Boomer Mays (45) and Corey Thomas (69) are congratulated after NIU's victory over Northwestern University on Saturday.

Taking Down the Big Ten: NIU knocks out Northwestern, 23-14

By Ryan Barnard | September 7, 2014

Football (2-0) discovered its offense in the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats (0-2) during Saturday’s 23-15 win at Ryan Field in Evanston; however, questions remain about who will be NIU’s leader under center for the remainder of the...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Anthony Maddie rushes the ball against Presbyterian Thursday at Huskie Stadium. Maddie, redshirt junior Matt McIntosh and redshirt sophomore Drew Hare all took snaps in the 55-3 victory.

Rapid Reaction: NIU 23, Northwestern 15

By Frank Gogola | September 6, 2014

What happened: The Huskies (2-0) defeated the Northwestern Wildcats (0-2), 23-15, Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston.How it happened: Redshirt sophomore quarterback Drew Hare led four second-half scoring drives, propelling the NIU offense, which was held...

Sophomore tailback Joel Bouagnon (28) blocks a Presbyterian defender Thursday at Huskie Stadium. Bouagnon made his first career start at running back in the Huskies’ 55-3 victory over the Blue Hose, taking 16 handoffs for 97 yards and four touchdowns, including his first career rushing touchdown.

Football wary of Wildcats ahead of matchup

By Ryan Barnard | September 4, 2014

Football will meet the Northwestern Wildcats on the field for the first time since 2005 when the teams play Saturday in Evanston.The 2:30 p.m. match at Ryan Field will mark the eighth meeting between the teams, with all the games taking place in Evanston...

NIU fan packages include ride, ticket

By Northern Star Staff | September 3, 2014

Students are able to purchase a ticket and ride package to the Saturday NIU vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field.Student fan bus tickets are $20 and available for purchase at niutickets.com. The package includes a coach bus ride to Ryan Field...

Quarterback Matt McIntosh (9) plays during Thursday’s game against Presbyterian, which NIU won 55-3. Head coach Rod Carey named McIntosh the Huskies’ starting quarterback Tuesday after months of McIntosh vying for the spot with Drew Hare and Anthony Maddie.

McIntosh named starting quarterback after months of wait

By Frank Gogola | September 3, 2014

Redshirt junior quarterback Matt McIntosh was less concerned with calling people to share the news of him being named NIU’s starting quarterback Tuesday and more concerned with perfecting his play calling on the field.McIntosh learned from head coach...

Redshirt junior quarterback Matt McIntosh throws prior to the Huskie Bowl April 19 at Huskie Stadium. Head coach Rod Carey named McIntosh that starting quarterback at Tuesday's press conference.

Matt McIntosh named Huskies’ starting quarterback

By Frank Gogola | September 2, 2014

Football head coach Rod Carey officially named redshirt junior Matt McIntosh as the Huskies’ starting quarterback Tuesday.McIntosh had been in competition with redshirt sophomores Drew Hare and Anthony Maddie since spring camp as the Huskies were searching...

Rapid Reaction: NIU 55, Presbyterian 3

Rapid Reaction: NIU 55, Presbyterian 3

By Frank Gogola | August 28, 2014

What happened: The Huskies opened the 2014 season with a 55-3 victory over the Presbyterian Blue Hose Thursday at Huskie Stadium.How it happened: The offense accumulated 635 total yards, including 424 rushing yards. Senior Akeem Daniels, who missed all...