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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...

At the 50: Bowers makes early impact with Huskies

At the 50: Bowers makes early impact with Huskies

By Mike Knapp | September 8, 2019

Bowers aims for his target receiver against University of Utah Saturday at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

The Huskies traveled to Salt Lake City to face the University of Utah in the first of three consecutive road matches.

Second half struggles plague Huskies in loss to Utah

By James Krause | September 8, 2019

The Huskies traveled to Salt Lake City to face the University of Utah in the first of three consecutive road matches.

Bowers throws two touchdowns in Huskies victory to open Hammock Era

By James Krause | September 1, 2019

DeKALB — The era of NIU football under Head Coach Thomas Hammock started Saturday with a 24-10 victory over Illinois State University.Doused in a Gatorade bath by his players after the game, Hammock said he’s proud of his team’s performance through...

At the 50: Huskies anchored by experienced defense in win over ISU

By Mike Knapp | September 1, 2019

DeKALB —The Huskies entered the 2019 season with a defense that has a chance to be very, very good.While there were some question marks on the offensive side of the football, the defense was back with a deep and experienced unit. The Huskies were ready...

Head coach Thomas Hammock addresses the team during Spring football practice.

Huskies ready for Illinois State visit for programs’ 57th meeting

By James Krause | August 30, 2019

Head coach Thomas Hammock addresses the team during Spring football practice.

Redshirt junior running back Tre Harbison takes a breather during practice Wednesday at Huskie Stadium. Harbison rushed for a career-high 1,034 yards last season and is the first 1,000 yard rusher to return the following year since 2015.

Huskie Spotlight: Q&A with NIU Athletes – Football Running back Tre Harbison

By James Krause | August 30, 2019

DeKALB — Redshirt junior running back Tre Harbison is coming off the best season of his career. The North Carolina native finished last season with 1,034 rushing yards and five touchdowns, including a career best 169 yards rushing in a game against...

Offensive coordinator Eric Eidsness addresses the quarterbacks during practice Wednesday at Huskie Stadium.

Starting quarterback will remain unknown until Saturday’s season opener

By James Krause | August 29, 2019

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers rolls out of the pocket during practice Wednesday. “It was a blessing in disguise,” Bowers said. “The majority of people who transfer, I’d assume, leave with some type of bitterness or feeling that [they] missed an opportunity. It’s been so nice getting out here to put all those regrets and frustrations to rest and learn from them.”

Football will host Illinois State for the first time since 2000

Football will host Illinois State for the first time since 2000

By Maddie Barrett | August 28, 2019
This week in NIU athletics

This week in NIU athletics

By Northern Star Sports Staff | August 26, 2019
Changes to Huskie Athletics will highlight a new year for fall sports

Changes to Huskie Athletics will highlight a new year for fall sports

By Marcel Carrasco | August 23, 2019
NIU faces off against ISU in Aug. 31 game.

Players praise Hammock for his player-friendly coaching philosophy

By Marcel Carrasco | August 23, 2019

DeKALB — As the 2019 football season approaches, Head Coach Thomas Hammock looks to lead the Huskies as a coach instead of as the star running back from his playing days at NIU.Before being named the 23rd head coach in NIU’s football program, Hammock...

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