Quarterback Ryan Graham ready to step in as NIU starter
Northern Illinois' offense won't change but there might be some tweaks now that Ryan Graham is at the helm. The Huskies redshirt freshman quarterback stepped in last Tuesday at Toledo...
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NIU QB Drew Hare done for season, but WR Tommylee Lewis could be back
Northern Illinois quarterback Drew Hare underwent season-ending surgery Thursday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon, but the news is better for wide receiver Tommylee Lewis. Both players were injured...
Grading Northern Illinois’ performance vs. Toledo
The bad news for Northern Illinois on Tuesday night was the likely loss of QB Drew Hare for the season to a leg injury. But redshirt freshman Ryan Graham capably...
Tuesday’s matchup: Northern Illinois at Toledo
TV/radio: 7 p.m. Tuesday; ESPN2, WIND-AM 560, WLBK-AM 1360. Line: Toledo by 8. Records: Northern Illinois 5-3, 3-1 MAC; Toledo 7-0, 4-0. Last meeting: Northern Illinois won 27-24 on Nov....
King of the MAC mountain? Toledo wants what NIU has owned
Toledo wants to be the next big shot in Mid-American Conference football. But current heavyweight and reigning champion Northern Illinois won't willingly surrender that hard-earned mantle. The No. 20 Rockets...
Grading Northern Illinois’ performance vs. Eastern Michigan
Northern Illinois rolled to 374 yards and 35 points in the opening half on the way to a third straight win Saturday, 41-29 over Eastern Michigan. The Huskies (5-3, 3-1)...
Illinois State pulls away from Western Illinois, takes command in MVFC
After losing in the FCS national championship game last season, Illinois State is eager to get back and take care of unfinished business. But before the third-ranked Redbirds can worry...
Preview: Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois
Internet/radio: 2:30 p.m. Saturday; ESPN3.com, WIND-AM 560, WLBK-AM 1360. Line: NIU by 28. Records: Eastern Michigan 1-6, 0-3 MAC; NIU 4-3, 2-1. Last meeting: Northern Illinois won 28-17 on Oct....
Grading Northern Illinois’ performance vs. Miami of Ohio
There was a lot to like as Northern Illinois won its second straight game and first on the road, pouncing on Miami of Ohio for 21 first-quarter points en route...
Preview: Northern Illinois at Miami of Ohio
Internet/radio: 1:30 p.m. Saturday; ESPN3.com, WIND-AM 560, WLBK-AM 1360. Line: NIU by 15. Records: Northern Illinois 3-3, 1-1 MAC; Miami 1-5, 0-2. Last meeting: Northern Illinois won 51-41 on Oct....