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Football set to rumble with Boston College

By Thomas Hiley | September 24, 2015

After falling to Ohio State (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) last week, football (2-1, 0-0 MAC) looks to get back on track against Boston College (2-1, 0-0 ACC) at noon on Saturday in Chestnut Hill, MA.The Huskies are coming off a close matchup against the Buckeyes,...

Football nearly upsets No. 1 Ohio St.

By Christopher Loggins | September 21, 2015

After being 34-point underdogs heading into Saturday’s game against Ohio State, football (2-1, 0-0 MAC) lost to the Buckeyes 20-13.In the first quarter, NIU struck first after junior OSU quarterback Cardale Jones threw an interception to sophomore cornerback...

Huskies fall to No. 1 Ohio State in near-upset

By Patrick Smith | September 19, 2015

Football (2-1, 0-0 MAC) fell to No. 1 Ohio State (3-0) for a final score of 20-13.Coming into the game, the Buckeyes were a 34.5 favorite over the Huskies, but the showdown proved to be the complete opposite.The Huskies took a quick 7-0 lead after an...

NIU football: Black team routs Cardinal team at Huskie Bowl

By Frank Gogola | April 13, 2015

Defense stole the show in the third annual Huskie Bowl as Team Black shut out Team Cardinal Saturday at Huskie Stadium.Team Black picked off Team Cardinal on the third play off the scrimmage, running it back for a touchdown, and the 21-0 rout was on.“Anytime...