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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU redshirt junior tight end Jake Appleget (80) celebrates with redshirt freshman wide receiver La’Don Bryant (0) after catching a 17-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of NIU’s 118th Homecoming game against Miami University at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. The Huskies gave up 25 unanswered points from the RedHawks to lose 25-14. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies’ slump continues in Homecoming loss to Miami

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 5, 2025

DeKALB — For two drives, NIU’s offense looked the one it had been selling all offseason — fast, efficient and potent. The Huskies erupted with a 76-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage and followed it up with a 13-yard touchdown pass...

NIU redshirt senior defensive end Jalonnie Williams (11) celebrates after assisting a tackle on San Diego State University junior running back Lucky Sutton (not pictured) in the third quarter of Saturday's home football game at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. The Huskies will host the Miami University RedHawks for their 118th Homecoming game on Saturday. (Northern Star file photo)

NIU to host Miami (Ohio) for Homecoming with Mallory Cup at stake

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 3, 2025

DeKALB — This weekend, the Mallory Cup will be awarded for the final time before NIU’s departure for the Mountain West Conference. NIU and Miami (Ohio) will meet at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Huskie Stadium to play for a trophy created in honor of the...

Then-NIU football head coach Bill Mallory is lifted by his players on an unknown date and at an unknown location. Mallory coached the Huskies from 1980 to 1983, leading them to a 25-19 record, their first Mid-American Conference title and a California Bowl victory. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

How Bill Mallory went from coaching legend to trophy namesake

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 29, 2025

This Saturday, NIU football will chase a trophy it has never once lost — and never once won. The Huskies will welcome the Miami RedHawks to DeKalb for NIU’s 118th Homecoming, with the Mallory Cup on the line. The trophy was created in 2018 to honor...

Redshirt junior quarterback Marcus Childers stands in the pocket Saturday after throwing to a receiver during an eventual 27-24 loss against Miami University – Ohio at Yager Stadium.

Mallory Cup stays in Oxford as Huskies fall to Miami–Ohio

By James Krause | October 19, 2019

Huskie defends waits for the RedHawks’ snap Saturday during an eventual 27-24  loss to Miami University – Ohio at Yager Stadium.

Huskies lead Miami at the half, Childers replaces injured Bowers

Huskies lead Miami at the half, Childers replaces injured Bowers

By James Krause | October 19, 2019

DeKALB— NIU leads the Miami RedHawks 10-7 at halftime, and will likely have to win back the Mallory Cup without their starting quarterback.Senior quarterback Ross Bowers was taken out of the game in the second quarter after he landed head first on...

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