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Northern Illinois rallies to defeat No. 24 Toledo
Full Story: Northern Illinois rallies to defeat No. 24 ToledoTOLEDO, Ohio — Northern Illinois rallied from an eight-point, fourth-quarter deficit to upset No. 24 Toledo 32-27 Tuesday night at the Glass Bowl. The Huskies… Full Story
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MAC Notebook: Toledo looks to end NIU’s supremacy
Full Story: MAC Notebook: Toledo looks to end NIU’s supremacyFour games made up the meat of the Mid-American Conference schedule this week, with two games on Thursday and two on Halloween. The four games… Full Story
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MAC Notebook: Rockets enjoying view from the top
Full Story: MAC Notebook: Rockets enjoying view from the topToledo remained unbeaten with an impressive 63-20 triumph over Eastern Michigan on Saturday. The No. 22 Rockets (6-0, 3-0 MAC West) scored 56 straight points,… Full Story
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MAC Notebook: Rockets flying high at 5-0
Full Story: MAC Notebook: Rockets flying high at 5-0Right now, everything involving the Mid-American Conference starts with Toledo. Ranked No. 24 in the country, the first time since 2012, the Rockets remained unbeaten… Full Story
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MAC Notebook: Toledo moves to 4-0
Full Story: MAC Notebook: Toledo moves to 4-0The best news coming out of Saturday’s games for the Mid-American Conference: Toledo remained unbeaten. The Rockets played without leading running back Kareem Hunt because… Full Story
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MAC Notebook: Falcons get another impressive W
Full Story: MAC Notebook: Falcons get another impressive WOn a Saturday that featured many missed opportunities for upsets by conference members, Bowling Green saved the day. The Falcons notched their second victory over… Full Story
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MAC Notebook: NIU impresses against Ohio State
Full Story: MAC Notebook: NIU impresses against Ohio StateAs usual, Northern Illinois is at the heart of the positive news for the Mid-American Conference. The Huskies had a rare opportunity — just the… Full Story
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No. 1 Buckeyes hold off scrappy Huskies 20-10
Full Story: No. 1 Buckeyes hold off scrappy Huskies 20-10COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee returned an interception 41 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter to spark the struggling… Full Story
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Boca Raton Bowl Preview: NIU vs. Marshall
Full Story: Boca Raton Bowl Preview: NIU vs. MarshallUnlike last season, when Northern Illinois suffered a crushing 47-27 loss to Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference Championship game, the Huskies enter their bowl… Full Story
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MAC pounds chest with wins over power conferences
Full Story: MAC pounds chest with wins over power conferencesAlthough not on par with the ACC’s record-breaking 11-0 record versus non-conference opponents in Week 2, the Mid-American Conference had a breakout showing with several… Full Story
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Full Story: Northern Illinois LB Kyle Pugh looking to enjoy last hurrah
As college football season approaches, Northern Illinois features one of the most unique players in the country in linebacker Kyle Pugh. Pugh is an eighth-year… Full Story
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Full Story: Coastal Carolina looks to knock off MAC champ NIU in Cure Bowl
The bowl season kicks off Friday as two teams especially hungry for a bowl victory meet in the Tailgreeter Cure Bowl at Orlando. Coastal Carolina… Full Story
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Full Story: Northern Illinois extends Thomas Hammock through 2026
Northern Illinois extended the contract of football coach Thomas Hammock through the 2026 season, the school announced Tuesday. The three-year extension comes with Hammock leading… Full Story
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Full Story: Throwback style working as No. 25 Michigan awaits NIU
If it’s good enough for George Patton, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is here for it. Michigan is playing an old-school brand of Big Ten… Full Story
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Full Story: Georgia Tech, Northern Illinois look for improvement in opener
Georgia Tech’s third season under coach Geoff Collins gets underway Saturday when the Yellow Jackets host Northern Illinois at Atlanta in the season opener for… Full Story
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Full Story: Ex-Spartans QB Lombardi transferring to Northern Illinois
Former Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi is transferring to Northern Illinois. “There are so many people I would like to thank for their help and… Full Story
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Full Story: No. 13 Utah flexes defense as NIU visits
Utah hasn’t missed a beat on defense. The No. 13 Utes left no question where they stand on that side of the ball heading into… Full Story
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Full Story: Northern Illinois player notes for Mar 10th, 2019
Max Scharping – Noteworthy NIU football prospects looking to go pro gathered at the Chessick Practice Center Wednesday in hopes of impressing NFL scouts. In… Full Story
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Full Story: Northern Illinois player notes for Mar 9th, 2019
Max Scharping – Noteworthy NIU football prospects looking to go pro gathered at the Chessick Practice Center Wednesday in hopes of impressing NFL scouts. In… Full Story
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Full Story: Northern Illinois player notes for Mar 8th, 2019
*Sutton Smith – Noteworthy Eighteen former Northern Illinois University Huskies took part in NIU’s 2019 Pro Day Wednesday in front of scouts representing 20 different… Full Story