Jack McCarthy

Northern Illinois doesn't have much room for error in its next six games if it hopes to climb back into contention for another Mid-American Conference West Division title. But fifth-year...

Northern Illinois (3-3, 1-1) cleaned up its act Saturday, eliminating turnovers while jump-starting the offense after a sluggish start in a 59-41 Mid-American Conference victory over visiting Ball State. Offense...

Drew Hare rarely missed a target Saturday. The Northern Illinois quarterback set a school record for completion percentage, guiding the Huskies on nine scoring drives in a 59-41 Mid-American Conference...

DEKALB, Ill. — Opponents have quickly learned the perils of throwing anywhere in the vicinity of Northern Illinois cornerback Shawun Lurry. The sophomore is tied for the national lead with...

Northern Illinois (2-3) is mired in its first three-game losing streak since 2009 after failing to hold leads of 10-0 and 13-10 in a 29-19 loss to Central Michigan in...

Internet/radio: 2 p.m. Saturday; ESPN3.com, WIND-AM 560, WLBK-AM 1360. Line: NIU by 3. Records: Central Michigan 1-3, 0-0 MAC; Northern Illinois 2-2, 0-0. Last meeting: Central Michigan won 34-17 on...

Internet/radio: Noon Saturday; ESPN3.com, WIND-AM 560, WLBK-AM 1360. Line: Boston College by 5. Records: Northern Illinois 2-1; Boston College 2-1. Last meeting: Boston College won 20-10 on Nov. 13, 1971,...