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Huskies pick up first season victory against Central Michigan Chippewas

By James Krause | September 17, 2018

Huskies overcome hurdles in 24-16 winClutch defensive stops helped the NIU football team pick up their first victory of the season Saturday, beating the Central Michigan Chippewas 24-16.The defensive end of the Huskies were put in difficult situations...

Predicting the Huskies schedule

By Tom Burton | September 2, 2018

The football team was predicted to win the Mid-American Conference West Division from a coaches poll in the preseason, but Saturday's performance against the University of Iowa Hawkeyes may give fans second thoughts as to how good NIU Football really...

Huskies start season against Iowa Hawkeyes

By James Krause | August 28, 2018

The days are winding down to the start of NIU’s football season as hit the road to play the Iowa Hawkeyes.Head Coach Rod Carey said his defense will face a challenge in the traditionally disciplined Iowa offense.“When you’re playing Iowa, you’re...

Football confident in strong defense

By James Krause | July 23, 2018

Since their loss in the Quick Lane Bowl in December, the NIU football team has had their eyes set on the new season.Football felt like it was just around the corner July 18 at Ditka’s Restaurant in Chicago, where members of the media got to talk to...

Budget struggles hit athletic program

By James Krause | April 19, 2018

DeKALB — Winning and losing is a part of any sport, but the athletic department has seen plenty of losses in the budget in recent years.The university has seen huge budget cuts, lowered enrollment and a lack of state funding, which has caused major...

Huskies drop fifth consecutive bowl game

By Ryan Ostry | December 28, 2017

The football team (8-5, 6-2 Mid-American Conference) lost its final game of the season in the Quick Lane Bowl against the Duke Blue Devils (7-6, 3-5 Atlantic Coastal Conference) by a final score of 36-14.“The kids played hard, we just didn’t execute...

Huskies set for bowl game

By Ryan Ostry | December 24, 2017

The football team (8-4, 6-2 Mid-American Conference) is officially returning to a bowl game as they will take on the Duke University Blue Devils (6-6, 3-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) in the Quick Lane Bowl Tuesday at Ford Field in Detroit.“We’re obviously...

Chad Beebe, redshirt senior wide receiver, runs the football in the Huskies’ 23-20 loss Sept. 1 against Boston College. The Huskies finished the season 8-4.

Trials and Tribulations: Chad Beebe

By Ryan Ostry | December 11, 2017

Chad Beebe, redshirt senior wide receiver, runs the football in the Huskies’ 23-20 loss Sept. 1 against Boston College. The Huskies finished the season 8-4.

Huskies head to bowl game

By Northern Star Staff | December 4, 2017

DeKalb | Even though the football team didn’t make the Mid-American Conference Championship, it will still head to Ford Field Dec. 26 for its bowl game.NIU and MAC officials announced Sunday the Huskies (8-4, 6-2 MAC) will battle the Duke University...

Football season ends on loss

By Ryan Ostry | November 27, 2017

DeKALB — It was a tale of two halves in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, resulting in a 31-24 loss for the Huskies against Central Michigan, putting them at an 8-4 record to finish the regular season.“It’s disappointing,” Head Coach Rod Carey said. “We...