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Interim coach Rob Harley spent 18 hours meeting every player in 48 hours, emphasizing teamwork and effort as the Huskies prepare to rebound from a 3‑9 2025 season and challenge Iowa on the road.
With quarterback uncertainty and a revamped staff, Northern Illinois aims to capitalize on past upsets of Iowa and a renewed emphasis on effort and teamwork.
Marquette University secured a 4-2 victory over Northern Illinois on August 26, with Luka Vasic and Joey Buchanan delivering decisive strikes while the Huskies prepare to host UIC on August 30.
Marquette University's men's soccer team secured a 4-2 victory over Northern Illinois, highlighted by freshman forward Tomiwa Adewumi's brace and an assist.
The Missouri Tigers women's soccer team will host Northern Illinois at the newly renovated Audrey J. Walton Stadium on August 27, seeking to break a two‑game losing streak and build on a strong defensive start.
Marquette University’s men’s soccer team opens its 2026 season on the road, traveling to DeKalb, Illinois, to face Northern Illinois. The match showcases a squad reshaped by 15 new players, highlighted by freshman forward Tomiwa Adewumi’s early scoring streak and the continued impact of veterans Mateo Stoka and Mads Konrad Horgøien.
The Huskies will open at home against Indiana State, travel to Bradley and DePaul, host SIUE, and embark on a December stretch that includes their first meeting with Omaha and multiple Big Ten opponents, all while season tickets start at $35 and the team begins its Horizon League journey.
Northern Illinois University’s men’s soccer team opened its season with a 2‑0 win over Butler, featuring goals from Vance Sheffield and Tobias Crear and a standout performance by goalkeeper Cayden Crawford.
The Northern Illinois University football team will host South Florida at Huskie Stadium on August 28, 2027, in a rescheduled season‑opening clash.
Rain‑soaked practices in DeKalb highlight NIU’s emphasis on situational football, alumni support, and the rising contributions of key players ahead of the Iowa game.
The Huskies open against Illinois State on August 12, face DePaul and Northern Iowa in the coming days, and enter their first year in the Horizon League, where they are projected to finish seventh behind a dominant Milwaukee program.
Northern Illinois University’s men’s basketball team will kick off the new season in a 24‑hour marathon on November 2, facing Grambling State at 2 a.m. CT in Rock Hill, South Carolina, under new head coach Matt Majkrzak.
Jacey Brooks, a 2007 Buffalo State graduate and former NIU star, will be inducted into the Buffalo State Athletics Hall of Fame on September 26, honoring her record‑breaking career.
Single‑game tickets for all six North Dakota State home football games go on sale Saturday at 8 a.m. on the athletic department's website, kicking off a season that begins Aug. 29 against Jacksonville State.
Eastern Illinois University’s baseball program looks to sustain its winning momentum as eight new athletes join the squad for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
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.
South Dakota State University begins preseason camp with a championship mindset, led by Coach Dan Jackson and a roster brimming with competition and fresh talent.
Former Northern Illinois University coach Joe Novak passed away at 81, leaving behind a legacy of growth and achievement for the Huskies program.
A revered figure in college football, Joe Novak passed away at 81, leaving behind a legacy of defensive excellence and program-building successes.
Former Northern Illinois University head coach Joe Novak passed away at 81, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped Huskie football and inspired a generation.
Legendary Northern Illinois University coach Joe Novak, who guided the Huskies from 1996 to 2007, died this week at age 81. His legacy endures through celebrated wins and the lives he shaped.
After a devastating elbow injury, Connor McKay returns to the mound with a fastball that reaches 95 miles per hour, earning praise from scouts and a scholarship to Northern Illinois University.
The Northern Illinois University football team has revealed the start times for its last three home contests, including a Hall of Fame Weekend clash, while unveiling ticket pricing and MW+ broadcast details.
A look at the top 20 offensive linemen in the 2027 class, their rankings, commitments and the programs they will join.