Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning United States, Illinois, DeKalb across Football, Basketball.
Joe Novak, the winningest coach in Northern Illinois University history, passed away on July 28 at 81. His career spanned decades, delivering MAC titles, national attention and a lasting legacy for the Huskies.
The University of Arizona’s football program is preparing for a challenging 2026 season, highlighted by key returning players, a stable coaching staff, and a slate of opponents that includes NAU, BYU, Northern Illinois, Washington State, Cincinnati and West Virginia.
Northern Illinois University announced the addition of point guard Uzziah Buntyn, a 2024 high school All‑State selection who averaged 12.1 points per game at South Dakota and led his high school to a state runner‑up finish.
The Hawkeyes open against Northern Illinois on Sept. 5, then face a gauntlet of Big Ten powerhouses, with transfers, coaching changes and unanswered questions shaping the narrative.