On the offensive:
NIU quarterback Jordan Lynch passed 31 yards to Martel Moore for a touchdown in the second quarter. He also ran for three scores from 1, 32 and 4 yards. Lynch has rushed for four touchdowns in the first two games.
Getting defensive:
Alan Baxter recorded a sack for NIU. The Huskies defense benefited from Skyhawks’ miscues on two short field goal attempts and a UT-Martin fumble into the end zone that resulted in a touchback. NIU’s Jimmie Ward recorded an 18-yard interception return.
The number:
16: Northern Illinois won its 16th straight game at Huskie Stadium. The last NIU loss there was Sept. 26, 2009, when Idaho prevailed, 34-31.
They’re still talking about:
NIU’s Leighton Settle recording his first career 100-yard game.
Relatively speaking:
Two relatives of the late NFL quarterback Steve McNair play for UT-Martin — Julius McNair (cousin) and Jason McNair (nephew).
Looking ahead:
NIU travels Saturday to West Point, N.Y., to face Army.
