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David Winning Not Such Big News Any More
Full Story: David Winning Not Such Big News Any MoreA lot has changed since the first weekend of September, 2007. Things are happening now in this country and around the world that we would… Full Story
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Northern Illinois wins on Ritchie’s 2-point grab
Full Story: Northern Illinois wins on Ritchie’s 2-point grabNorthern Illinois faced Georgia Tech on Saturday at historic Grant Field in Atlanta. The Huskies entered the game as a 19-point underdog, but that didn’t… Full Story
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LB Johnson to TCU from NIU as grad transfer
Full Story: LB Johnson to TCU from NIU as grad transferLinebacker Jawuan Johnson announced he is transferring from Northern Illinois to TCU on Sunday night. Johnson made the announcement on his twitter page after visiting… Full Story
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No. 19 San Diego State holds off Northern Illinois
Full Story: No. 19 San Diego State holds off Northern IllinoisSAN DIEGO — Back-to-back interceptions by Tariq Thompson and Kameron Kelly denied Northern Illinois’ upset bid as No. 19 San Diego State survived a sluggish… Full Story
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Northern Illinois to challenge No. 19 San Diego State
Full Story: Northern Illinois to challenge No. 19 San Diego StateSAN DIEGO — Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey remembers the play well, citing it first when listing the challenges his Huskies face defending 19th-ranked… Full Story
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Bowling Green rolls over Northern Illinois 34-14
Full Story: Bowling Green rolls over Northern Illinois 34-14Travis Greene rushed for two touchdowns and quarterback Matt Johnson threw for 235 yards and two scores as Bowling Green beat Northern Illinois 34-14 for… Full Story
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Walk-on freshman QB to lead NIU in MAC title game
Full Story: Walk-on freshman QB to lead NIU in MAC title gameNorthern Illinois and Bowling Green enter the Mid-American Conference championship game on the opposite end of the quarterback spectrum. The Falcons (9-3, 7-1 MAC East)… Full Story
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MAC Notebook: Huskies thankful for November
Full Story: MAC Notebook: Huskies thankful for NovemberNorthern Illinois did what Northern Illinois does in November — win. The Huskies have posted one of the best, yet not recognized nationally known streaks… Full Story
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MAC Notebook: Falcons clinch title game bid
Full Story: MAC Notebook: Falcons clinch title game bidIn a matchup of two of the hottest teams in the Mid-American Conference, Bowling Green captured its third straight East Division title with a 41-27… Full Story
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MAC Notes: UNI continues dominance over Toledo
Full Story: MAC Notes: UNI continues dominance over ToledoThe national spotlight found the Mid-American Conference on Nov. 3 when No. 20 Toledo hosted Northern Illinois on ESPN2. The Rockets entered the MAC West… Full Story
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Full Story: NIU plots to derail Mississippi State’s strong start
Mississippi State will try to complete a spotless non-conference schedule by beating Northern Illinois in their first-ever matchup on Saturday in Starkville, Miss. Coming off… Full Story
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Full Story: Northern Illinois visits Maryland plotting another Week 2 shocker
In Week 2 last season, Northern Illinois pulled off perhaps the most inexplicable upset of 2024 by toppling a Notre Dame team that went on… Full Story
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Full Story: Northern Illinois becomes football-only member of Mountain West
Northern Illinois confirmed Tuesday that it is joining the Mountain West in 2026 as a football-only member. The school hasn’t made any decisions on where… Full Story
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Full Story: Amid constant change, NIU, Fresno State enjoy tradition at Potato Bowl
For roughly three hours Monday afternoon, the dizzying college football carousel will slow long enough for Northern Illinois (7-5) and Fresno State (6-6) to battle… Full Story
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Full Story: Host N.C. State, No. Illinois clash after tough losses
Erstwhile Top 25 teams North Carolina State and Northern Illinois both aim to rebound from losses on Saturday when they meet in Raleigh, N.C. N.C.… Full Story
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Full Story: No. 23 Northern Illinois in unfamiliar territory vs. Buffalo
No. 23 Northern Illinois will play a game as a ranked team for the first time since 2013 when it hosts Buffalo on Saturday in… Full Story
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Full Story: No. 5 Notre Dame aims to stay focused vs. No. Illinois
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman’s phone buzzed this week after his team jumped to No. 5 in the rankings following a road win against Texas… Full Story
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Full Story: N. Illinois aims to end run of bowl losses in clash vs. Arkansas St.
Northern Illinois hasn’t won a bowl game since ending the 2011 season with a victory over Arkansas State in the GoDaddy.com Bowl. The Huskies have… Full Story
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Full Story: Nebraska looks to end struggles at home, hosts Northern Illinois
Nebraska will try to win its first game at home in nearly a year when it hosts Northern Illinois in a nonconference matchup on Saturday… Full Story
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Full Story: Northern Illinois, Boston College seek fresh starts after rough 2022
After posting identical 3-9 records last year, Boston College and Northern Illinois look for a fresh start in Saturday’s season opener in Chestnut Hill, Mass.… Full Story