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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Ryan Graham (middle) shouts instructions at Luke Shively, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman (right), prior to a snap during Saturday’s football game at Huskie Stadium. 

Football loses in-state battle

By Patrick Smith | September 26, 2016

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Ryan Graham (middle) shouts instructions at Luke Shively, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman (right), prior to a snap during Saturday’s football game at Huskie Stadium. 

Football loses home opener

By Keelen Holcomb | September 19, 2016

DeKALB | The Huskies moved to 0-3 on the season after losing their home opener against San Diego State University Aztecs by a score of 42-28.The Huskies opened up the game rushing the ball well but struggled the rest of the first half to create any offense.After...

Hare heals; Graham leads

By Patrick Smith | September 15, 2016

DeKALB | The Huskies (0-2) will be without redshirt senior quarterback Drew Hare for their home opener at 2:30 p.m. Saturday against the San Diego State University Aztecs (2-0).Hare went down during the third quarter of Saturday’s contest in which the...

Football back after inconsistent 2015-16 season

By Tom Burton | August 22, 2016

Football is looking to rebound from an up and down 2015-16 season — the team went 8-6 overall and 6-2 in the Mid-American Conference.The season ended in frustrating fashion for the Huskies when they lost their final three games. They dropped their final...

Junior wide receiver Aregeros Turner searches for a hole in last Tuesday's game against Ohio. The Huskies went on to lose the game 26-21.

Football preps for trip to Detroit

By Thomas Hiley III | December 3, 2015

Football (8-4, MAC 6-2) will play in its sixth consecutive MAC Championship game Friday in Detroit, facing off against MAC East Champion Bowling Green (9-3, 7-1 MAC).The contest will be the third consecutive meeting between NIU and Bowling Green in the...

Freshman quarterback Tommy Fiedler drops back for a pass in Tuesday’s game against Ohio. Fiedler threw for 113 yards and a touchdown in his debut, nearly leading the Huskies to a comeback victory in their regular season finale.

Huskies prep for third straight MAC game against BGU

By Christopher Loggins | November 30, 2015

Football will compete in its sixth straight MAC Championship game Friday — its third consecutive time playing Bowling Green in the game.The Huskies picked up a big win last season in the championship when they defeated the Falcons 51-17. Bowling Green...

Football plays for MAC game

By Patrick Smith | November 23, 2015

Football (8-3, 6-1 MAC) will look to defeat the Ohio Bobcats (7-4, 4-3 MAC) Tuesday for a chance to win the MAC West for the sixth straight season.The Huskies defeated Ohio 21-14 on the road last season behind a game-winning touchdown as junior quarterback...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Ryan Graham scrambles in Wednesday’s game against Western Michigan. He went 11-23 with 158 yards and two touchdowns to help lead the Huskies to their sixth straight win.

Graham coming along in starting role

By Thomas Hiley III | November 23, 2015

Redshirt freshman Ryan Graham took over as quarterback for the Huskies earlier this year after a season-ending injury to junior Drew Hare, and has gone 2-0 in his first two starts.Graham went 9-12 for 132 yards and scored a touchdown in two quarters in...

Football streak up to 6 games

By Thomas Hiley | November 19, 2015

Football (8-3, 6-1 MAC) came out on top in a tough bout against Western Michigan (6-5, 5-2 MAC) for the top spot in the MAC West.The Broncos took an early lead in the game after kicking a field goal and going down the field on 10 plays for 63 yards on...

Football set to fight with WMU

By Christopher Loggins | November 16, 2015

Football (7-3, 5-1 MAC) will play its third consecutive weekday game as it goes head-to-head with conference rival Western Michigan on Wednesday.The Huskies are on a five-game winning streak and average 45.2 points per-game, outscoring opponents by 19...

Football fights off late scare for fifth straight win

By Christopher Loggins | November 12, 2015

Football (7-3, 5-1 MAC) fought off a late-game comeback from Buffalo (5-5, 3-3 MAC) to win its fifth consecutive game and move into third place in the MAC West.BU scored its only points of the first half early in the first quarter on a field goal. The...

Football takes win streak into Buffalo

By Thomas Hiley | November 9, 2015

Football (6-3, 4-1 MAC) will look to continue its road streak when it goes up against Buffalo (5-4, 3-2 MAC) in another weekday game Wednesday.The Huskies have a new starting quarterback in redshirt freshman Ryan Graham after losing Drew Hare for the...