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Head coach Rod Carey talks about newly signed recruits in February at the Convocation Center. The Huskies signed 11 recruits from Illinois. ”Illinois is and always will be our recruiting home, Carey said. That’s what our backbone of our program is built on.”

Top 5 winningest NIU football coaches

By Chris Loggins | October 20, 2015

NIU football has been defined by the coaches who have carried the program to new heights. Here are the top 5 most winningest coaches in Huskies history.1. George “Chick” Evans (1929-54)George “Chick” Evans is the winningest coach in the history...

Former redshirt quarterback Jordan Lynch prepares for a throw during an Oct. 19 game against the Central Michigan Chippewas. The Huskies would go on to win by a margin of 21 points.

Football’s journey to top program in Illinois

By Chris Loggins | August 24, 2015

Storied football programs will forever hold their places in history, and NIU is no different.From the days of the undefeated 1963 team, to the 1983 hall of fame team who got NIU its first bowl win as a major college, the Huskies have always managed to...