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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU football freshman defensive tackle Montrel Canion (44) celebrates a stop during the Huskies’ matchup against the San Diego State University Aztecs on Saturday. The Northern Star Sports staff shares their predictions for the outcomes of five college football games scheduled to take place this weekend. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Week 6 CFB picks: ‘Bama gets revenge, Miami spoils Homecoming

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 2, 2025

Welcome back to another week of college football! NIU begins Mid-American Conference play against Miami University on Saturday, while some teams are still searching for their first win.  As usual, the Northern Star sports staff came together to predict...

NIU football redshirt senior running back Chavon Wright (10) celebrates a first down against the University of Maryland on Sept. 5 in College Park, Maryland. The Northern Star Sports staff shares their predictions for the outcomes of five college football games scheduled to take place this weekend. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Week 5 CFB picks: NIU drops third straight, Ducks take Big Ten title game rematch

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 27, 2025

Yes, you read the headline right. It’s Week 5 of the college football season already. NIU is back home to close out non-conference play, while the power players have already begun vying for league titles. There’s even a rematch of last year’s Big...

NIU football redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) claps after sophomore running back Telly Johnson Jr. (45) scored a 74 yard touchdown in the third quarter on Sept. 5 at University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. The Northern Star Sports staff shares their predictions for the outcomes of five college football games scheduled to take place this weekend. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Week 4 CFB picks: Huskies fall in Starkville, Illini top Hoosiers

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 20, 2025

Week 4 of college football is upon us, and NIU football is back in action after its bye week. The Huskies are readying for their 14th SEC matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville, Mississippi, while the Northern Star sports staff has...

NIU football redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) passes the ball to sophomore running back Telly Johnson Jr. (45) during the Huskies’ 20-9 loss against the University of Maryland. The Northern Star Sports staff shares their predictions for the outcomes of five college football games scheduled to take place this weekend. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Week 3 CFB picks: Vols snap skid to Georgia, Miami keeps rolling

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 12, 2025

Week 3 of the college football season has arrived. Across the country, many teams enter conference play, while others will face off in premier non-conference matchups. Meanwhile, NIU has the week off as it gears up for its Sept. 20 visit to Starkville...

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