This could be exactly what the doctor ordered for NIU football.Well, not exactly the doctor, but perhaps the timing of the Huskies' schedule.The past two weeks have been disappointing for NIU. The Huskies suffered a down-to-the-wire loss to Kansas, which...
NIU's onside kick in the first quarter caught Wisconsin completely off guard."I know that Dave [Doeren] has that in his bag," said Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema. "He likes those pop kicks."However, the Badgers managed to recover the kick, which in...
Saturday afternoon turned out to be historical day for NIU athletics beyond the Soldier Field Showdown II. NIU athletic director Jeff Compher announced that NIU athletics received $3 million donation to be put toward building an indoor football practice...
During halftime of Saturday's game against Wisconsin, NIU athletic director Jeff Compher announced that NIU athletics had received $3 million to be put towards building an indoor football practice facility. The money was donated by former NIU Law graduate...
Wisconsin vs. NIU ended up not being a Showdown. In fact, the Soldier Field Showdown II turned out to be a one-sided throbbing by the Badgers, as they trumped the Huskies, 49-7. Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema applauded his team for composing themselves...
After a heartbreaking 45-42 loss last weekend on the road at Kansas, the NIU Huskies will be the home team this week as they prepare to battle Wisconsin on Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago.The big story heading into the game will be how NIU head coach...
Upsetting Purdue two years ago was nice.Pounding Minnesota at its stomping grounds had its sentimental value.But Saturday for NIU football offers a potentially even more special Big Ten upset of an opponent in Wisconsin.Unlike The Boilermakers and Gophers,...
Through two weeks of play, Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson has taken the Big Ten by storm. The North Carolina State transfer has lead Wisconsin to a 2-0 record with his versatile play. This versatility comes into play with his ability to throw the...
There's some unfinished business between NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish and Wisconsin. Two seasons ago, the Huskies fell to the Badgers 28-20 at Camp Randall Stadium. "[That game] ended on a bad note, and left a bad taste in [my] mouth," Harnish said....
Eddie Faulkner knows a thing thing or two about the Wisconsin football program. Faulkner, who played running back for Wisconsin for four years from 1996 to 2000, is looking forward to coaching against his alma matter this Saturday. The former Badger running...
Tony Osborne: So Eli, big game coming up this week for NIU football. I think the Huskies' offense has the clout to upset the powerhouse in Wisconsin. What do you think? Eli Gehn: Well Tony, as much I will be rooting for the Huskies this Saturday, I just...
NIU football may have a second opponent to face at the Soldier Field Showdown Saturday: the turf.The field, which uses natural grass, has been criticized by professional players and coaches who say the field is ill-kept, so much so that the playing surface...
