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Lane Kiffin’s 51‑10 win over Clemson highlighted a strong debut, while coaches such as Eric Morris and Kyle Whittingham faced early setbacks, illustrating the wide range of outcomes among the 31 new college football head coaches.
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.
With a 37‑12 predicted win, Iowa opens its 2026 season at Kinnick Stadium under sweltering conditions, facing a Northern Illinois team that lost its head coach and faces major roster turnover.
The 2026 season of the Inside Huskie Football Radio Show launches on September 2, offering live coverage, student‑athlete interviews and early‑season ticket discounts.
The Hawkeyes open the 2026 college football season at Kinnick Stadium, facing a Northern Illinois squad rebuilding under interim coach Rob Harley, with weather and a competitive quarterback battle adding intrigue.
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 Mountain West Conference announces the addition of North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, Hawaii and UTEP, while several traditional members head to the revamped Pac‑12, sparking optimism among coaches.
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.
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.
Northern Illinois University's football program has left the Mid-American Conference for the Mountain West, seeking new competition and TV revenue while navigating a historic legacy and a changing coaching landscape.
Las Vegas hosts the annual Mountain West media summit where coaches and analysts dissect the upcoming season, revealing projected standings, key player awards and the conference's preseason all‑conference team.
A look at the most consequential portal moves for four programs and how they could influence the upcoming college football landscape.
The Mountain West has revealed the student‑athletes and coaches who will represent each school at the 2026 Old Trapper Media Days, scheduled for July 15‑16 at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
After being released by North Carolina for academic reasons, record‑setting quarterback Taron Dickens has committed to Northern Illinois, where he will look to add depth and experience as the Huskies prepare for their inaugural season in the Mountain West.
The Mountain West conference welcomes several new head coaches for the 2026 season, each bringing distinct records and ambitions, from Dan Mullen’s instant success at UNLV to Rob Harley’s interim appointment at Northern Illinois.
Upcoming changes in college football conference realignment for 2026 bring historic programs into the FBS, reshape major conferences and introduce new postseason challenges.
The 2026 college football landscape will see North Dakota State and Sacramento State enter the FBS, while the Mountain West, MAC and Pac‑12 undergo major realignments, affecting eligibility, postseason prospects, and historic power dynamics.
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.