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NIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) throws a pass over Ohio University graduate student linebacker Cameron Hollobaugh (24) during a football game Saturday at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio. Holst received his highest offensive grade of the season from Pro Football Focus after passing for a season-high two touchdowns in the 48-21 loss. (Jimmy Doles | NIU Athletics)

NIU PFF grades: Young talents emerge in loss at Ohio

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 23, 2025

Each week during the college football season, the Northern Star will recap the most interesting NIU grades published by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company that evaluates every player on every play of every game. Season and single-game grades...

NIU redshirt senior linebacker Quinn Urwiler and senior cornerback Donte Harrison tackle Eastern Michigan University graduate student wide receiver Nick Devereaux during the third quarter of a football game on Saturday at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan. NIU earned its highest overall grade of the season from Pro Football Focus in the 16-10 loss. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

NIU PFF grades: Standouts in loss to Eastern Michigan earn top marks

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 15, 2025

Each week during the college football season, the Northern Star will recap the most interesting NIU grades published by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company that evaluates every player on every play of every game. Season and single-game grades...

NIU freshman quarterback Brady Davidson (2) maneuvers around the pocket during the 118th Homecoming game against Miami University on Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Davidson made his first collegiate start in the 25-14 loss, for which NIU received a 52.8 offense grade from Pro Football Focus. (Northern Star file photo)

NIU PFF grades: Offense flounders in Homecoming defeat

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 9, 2025

Each week during the college football season, the Northern Star will recap the most interesting NIU grades published by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company that evaluates every player on every play of every game. Season and single-game grades...

NIU defensive players wrap up San Diego State University junior running back Christian Washington (23) for a tackle for loss during the first quarter of Saturday's football game at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. The Huskies received a 70.6 overall defense grade from Pro Football Focus after a 6-3 loss to the Aztecs. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU PFF grades: Defense stands out in low-scoring loss

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 2, 2025

Each week during the college football season, the Northern Star will recap the most interesting NIU grades published by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company that evaluates every player on every play of every game. Season and single-game grades...

NIU redshirt senior linebacker Quinn Urwiler wraps up the leg of University of Maryland redshirt freshman running back DeJuan Williams (0) during the second quarter of NIU’s road opener on Sept. 5 at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. Urwiler was the Huskies’ highest-graded defensive player against Mississippi State University on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU PFF grades: Urwiler among nation’s best defenders in Week 4

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 24, 2025

Each week during the college football season, the Northern Star will recap the most interesting NIU grades published by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company that evaluates every player on every play of every game. Season and single-game grades...

NIU redshirt junior left tackle Evan Malcore (54) throws a block against University of Maryland freshman defensive lineman Sidney Stewart (29) during the fourth quarter of NIU's road opener on Friday night at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. Pro Football Focus graded Malcore as one of the Huskies' top offensive players for the game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU PFF grades: Offensive line shows out in loss to Maryland

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 11, 2025

Each week during the college football season, the Northern Star will recap the most interesting NIU grades published by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company that evaluates every player on every play of every game. Season and single-game grades...

NIU redshirt senior running back Chavon Wright (10) falls into the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown as he's brought down by The College of the Holy Cross junior linebacker Cam Santee (21) during the fourth quarter of NIU's season opener on Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. The score was the Huskies' first offensive touchdown of the 2025 season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU PFF grades: Veterans, transfers shine in nail-biter with Holy Cross

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 2, 2025

Each week during the college football season, the Northern Star will recap the most interesting NIU grades published by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company that evaluates every player on every play of every game. Season and single-game grades...

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