After an explosive victory over Western Michigan, NIU restored hope that it can be a winning team at both home and away gamesSaturday, the Huskies (4-3, 2-1 MAC) will try to continue their winning ways as they head east to take on the Buffalo (2-5, 1-2...

When Jordan Lynch came to NIU in 2009 as a freshman, he earned the nickname "Captain America" from his teammates. "He's one of those guys that can do it all," said Huskies' starting quarterback Chandler Harnish. "He can run. He's probably one of the stronger...

Playing in swirling winds amongst a raucous homecoming crowd, NIU (4-3, 2-1 MAC) took advantage of the surplus school spirit and beat the Western Michigan Broncos (4-3, 2-1 MAC) 51-22. From the start of the game, it was obvious that the wind was a factor...

NIU football fans could have quite the show this homecoming weekend at Brigham Field.Saturday's matchup will consist of two top-notch quarterbacks in the MAC conference.Chandler Harnish for the Huskies (3-3, 1-1 MAC) and Alex Carder of Western Michigan...

Superstitions. Good luck charms. Ritualistic tendencies. Call them what you will, but they work in much the same way. Some of the most superstitious people in the world are athletes, and NIU football players are no exception to this wacky coincidence....

Anthony Wells didn't see too much time on the football field last season. Wells appeared in four games during NIU's 11-3 run toward the MAC West championship in 2011. This year, Wells bulked up, putting on 40 pounds during the offseason and found his...

Richard McNutt started his coaching career as a student coach in 2003 at Ohio State, where he became a national champion as a cornerback the year earlier. Since then, McNutt has served mainly as a defensive backs coach for multiple teams, including the...

At halftime of Saturday's game against Kent State, NIU announced the induction of four individuals, a team and a family into the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame.Among those inducted was NIU's all-time leading receiver, Justin McCareins, who played for the...

NIU football (2-3, 0-1 MAC) will host the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-4, 0-1) Saturday.The Huskies return to Brigham Field for two straight home games, and they will look to continue their 11 game winning streak at Huskie Stadium."[Playing at home] is...

It is no secret that the NIU defense has struggled so far this season.Huskies middle linebacker Pat Schiller will be looking to dominate the Kent State offense this season, spring-boarding the defense into the second half of its season.“We each have...

After his first day of high school football practice, Jamal Womble came home with somber news. As a new resident in Sierra Vista, Ariz., with a small amount of acquaintances, Jamal had to tell his parents Buena Vista High School already had its starting...