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NIU redshirt sophomore wide receiver Cam Thompson (0) runs downfield after catching a 8-yard reception in the first quarter of the 117th Homecoming Game against the University of Toledo on Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Thompson led the Huskies with 80 receiving yards in the game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

NIU to face Ball State in Bronze Stalk battle

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 24, 2024

DeKALB – Logan Zschernitz still remembers the last time NIU beat Ball State University in 2021. The redshirt senior center remembers John Richardson’s celebration after kicking the game-winning field goal that lifted the Huskies over the Cardinals. “When...

Hammock addresses must-win victory against Toledo, says team is prepared for cold weather against EMU

By James Krause | November 18, 2019

DeKALB — The football team will begin its first of two final home games Tuesday when it hosts the Eastern Michigan University Eagles at Huskie Stadium.Bowl eligibility hopes are still alive for NIU after a 31-28 victory Wednesday over the University...

Huskies impress with rotations in offensive line, Bowers Childers ‘two-headed moster’

By Mike Knapp | November 14, 2019

TOLEDO, Ohio — This season has certainly been a test of character for the Huskies.Between close losses and key injuries, it seems like NIU has been scratching and clawing for everything it has gotten all season long.In a must-win game Tuesday night...