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NIU outlasts Kent State, wins second consecutive MAC Championship

By Matt Hopkinson | December 2, 2012

NIU claimed its second MAC Championship title in as many years when it defeated Kent State in Detroit on Friday. The Huskies (12-1 9-0 MAC) and the Golden Flashes (11-2, 8-1 MAC) battled it out and needed double-overtime to decide the outcome, as the...

NIU wins second straight MAC Championship

NIU wins second straight MAC Championship

By Matt Hopkinson | November 30, 2012

NIU football has attained the status of MAC champion for the second year in a row. The Huskies (12-1 9-0 MAC) did not have the best start of their season against Kent State (11-2, 8-1 MAC), as the Golden Flashes opened the scoring early. Kent State took...

Key Players: Kent State Golden Flashes

By Matt Hopkinson | November 27, 2012

Quarterback: The all time passing yards leader at Kent State, senior Spencer Keith will be looked to lead the Golden Flashes to victory over NIU come Friday. Keith is only averaging 139 yards a game and is only four touchdowns better than his interception...

Key Player: Spencer Keith

By Tony Osborne | October 5, 2011

Kent State will start junior quarterback Spencer Keith under center Saturday against NIU.The 6'3'', 215-pound quarterback has plenty of experience, starting in his freshman and sophomore seasons.The Little Rock, Ark. native has faced some tough competition...

A breakdown of the MAC East quarterbacks

By Eli Gehn | July 19, 2011

Akron Akron lacked the "zip" it needed from quarterback Patrick Nicely last year on its way to a 1-11 season. Nicely had 10 touchdowns through the air compared to 13 interceptions. This season, Nicely is expected to have better production with several...