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University of Massachusetts sophomore running back CJ Hester (33) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of UMass' 28-14 loss to Eastern Michigan University on Aug. 31 at McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Massachusetts. Massachusetts Daily Collegian Head Sports Editor Dean Wendel highlights Hester as a UMass player to watch in Saturday's game against NIU at Huskie Stadium. (Devin Lippman | Massachusetts Daily Collegian)

Behind enemy bylines: Massachusetts

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 4, 2024

In the midst of a two-game slump, NIU football is back home this weekend to host the University of Massachusetts for the final game of the Huskies’ non-conference schedule. NIU enters Saturday with a sluggish offense and one of the best defenses in...