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Huskies Beat Bowling Green 17-7 Behind Dominating Defensive …
Oct 19, 2024 · BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Northern Illinois University back-up quarterback Josh Holst ran for a 22-yard touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter and the Huskie defense held Bowling Green scoreless for the final 54 minutes of the game as NIU earned a 17-7 Mid-American Conference victory Saturday at Doyt Perry Stadium.
NIU Football Position Preview: The Offensive Line
Aug 12, 2024 · NIU's O-line returns a lot of experience up front on the offensive line in 2024 with a combined 172 games and 114 starts among the starting five, a group that includes four seniors. The Huskies line up front was a critical part of the offense, helping running back Antario Brown rush for 1,296 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023 while allowing ...
No. 23 NIU Takes on Buffalo in MAC Opener Saturday
Aug 17, 2019 · NIU has added three bones to the yard in the last four seasons under Thomas Hammock. PULLING RANK: Following its impressive win over Notre Dame, NIU entered the Associated Press Top 25 poll with a number 25 national ranking and 114 points. NIU enters the Buffalo game ranked 23rd, moving up two spots after the open date. (See complete poll page 5).
NIU Football GameDay Guide: Toledo - NIU Athletics
Aug 17, 2019 · DeKALB, Ill. – Saturday's football game between Northern Illinois University and the University of Toledo at Huskie Stadium highlights a week of activities during NIU's 117th Homecoming, the longest such tradition in the state of Illinois.
NIU Football Postgame Notes & Quotes vs. Notre Dame
Sep 7, 2024 · NIU 16, No. 5 Notre Dame 14 September 7, 2024 – South Bend, Indiana – Notre Dame Stadium ***NIU earned its first win over a Top 5 ranked team in school history with today's 16-14 victory over Notre Dame.
Huskies Add 20 for 2024 - NIU Athletics
Aug 17, 2019 · MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Camellia Bowl festivities in Montgomery, Alabama did not stop Northern Illinois University head coach Thomas Hammock and the NIU coaching staff from signing a class of 19 freshmen and one junior for 2024, after an overnight addition of running back Telly Johnson Jr. from Augusta, Georgia.
Huskies Set to Face Fresno State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Aug 17, 2019 · The NIU Huskies make their 21st bowl appearance all-time and 16th as a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision team when they take on Fresno State in the 2024 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. NIU is bowl eligible for the 19th time this century and has played in 15 bowls games since 2003, more than any other Mid-American Conference team.
NIU Football Position Preview: Running Backs
Aug 17, 2019 · DEKALB, Ill. – As a returning first team All-MAC honoree who ranks in the top 15 in program history in career rushing yards (2,523), one spot ahead of his head coach Thomas Hammock (2,432), Northern Illinois University senior running back Antario Brown (Savannah, Ga./Beach) is very much a known quantity in Huskie football circles. But one ...
Hammock Talks Progress, Mid-Years' Impact and Quarterback …
Apr 6, 2024 · NIU head coach Thomas Hammock was pleased with the way the Huskie defense's level of play, and depth, has challenged the offense in every practice. "Obviously we've tried to build up to more 11-on-11 where guys don't know what call is coming next and have to anticipate things," Hammock said.