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The Huskies gather in a huddle during the October 5th loss to Ball State, 27-20.

Winless since week one, the Huskies look to snap their longest losing streak since 2016

By Maddie Barrett | October 10, 2019

DeKALB — Head Coach Thomas Hammock and his team have had some time to reflect on Saturday's defeat. He said it’s all about taking accountability for the loss and evaluating as a team to be better in the future.“The great thing about football is...

More rain than shine in the third quarter for Huskies

By Mike Knapp | October 6, 2019

DeKALB — The start of conference play is always a great opportunity for struggling teams to clear the slate and begin again.Returning to Huskie Stadium for the first time since Aug. 31 and opening Mid-American Conference play against Ball State gave...

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers communicates with coaches Saturday during a match against Ball State University in an eventual 27-20 loss at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Bronze Stalk en route to Muncie as Huskies fall to Ball State

By James Krause | October 5, 2019

Head Coach Thomas Hammock Saturday during a match against Ball State University in an eventual 27-20 loss at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Bowers flips the script on past injuries, adversity

By James Krause | October 3, 2019

DeKALB — When first asked by the Northern Star in August about why he chose to transfer to NIU from University of California – Berkeley, senior quarterback Ross Bowers met the question with humor. “First and foremost, my favorite food is corn,...

Redshirt sophomore cornerback Jalen McKie running Tuesday Oct. 1 during practice at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

McKie makes leap in NIU secondary, Hammock praises the redshirt sophomore

By Mike Knapp | October 3, 2019

Redshirt sophomore cornerback Jalen McKie running Tuesday Oct. 1 during practice at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Bronze Stalk on the line, Bowers says offense needs to improve

By Maddie Barrett | October 2, 2019

DeKALB — With 10 consecutive Bronze Stalk wins since 2009, the Huskies have a chance to keep the trophy Saturday at the 12th annual game between NIU and the Ball State Cardinals for this season’s Mid-American Conference opening game.The last time...

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers makes a throw while being rushed by Vanderbilt defender at Vanderbilt Stadium.

Second-half comeback attempt falls just short in loss to Vanderbilt

By James Krause | September 29, 2019

DeKALB — A second-half resurgence on offense wasn’t enough for the football team to upset the Vanderbilt University Commodores on the road, with the Huskies losing 24-18 Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee.After giving up 14 points early in the first...

Spencer Tears (left), redshirt senior wide receiver, and redshirt senior safety Mykelti Williams address media Tuesday during a press conference.

Football to travel to SEC territory for a Saturday morning game

By Maddie Barrett | September 25, 2019

Spencer Tears (left), redshirt senior wide receiver, and redshirt senior safety Mykelti Williams address media Tuesday during a press conference.

Top Dog: Q&A with Aaron Wilkins

Top Dog: Q&A with Aaron Wilkins

By Mike Knapp | September 19, 2019

DeKALB — Huskies cornerback coach Aaron Wilkins is in his first year at NIU after coaching for five years at Liberty University. This season marks his 13th season coaching football, making stops at the high school, junior college and major college levels.The...

Huskies allow most points in a loss since 2016 in a 44-8 loss to Nebraska

By James Krause | September 15, 2019

DeKALB — The NIU football team committed a multitude of errors on its way to a blowout 44-8 loss Saturday against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers.Head Coach Thomas Hammock took responsibility for the loss, saying his team didn’t play well enough...

Balance key for football to compete again

By Mike Knapp | September 15, 2019

LINCOLN — Over the course of the last two weeks, the Huskies have faced the two toughest opponents they will see on their schedule this season.NIU heads into a bye week before heading to Nashville to play Vanderbilt University on Sep. 28 to close out...

Family ties stir up competitive drive

By Maddie Barrett | September 11, 2019

DeKALB — Redshirt senior linebacker Antonio Jones-Davis said he is looking forward to Saturday’s game because of a special connection. His cousin, Alex Davis, is one of the University of Nebraska’s senior linebackers.Northern Star reporter James...