Big Plays Lead Huskies to Bowl Eligibility with Win Over Akron
1 day ago · DEKALB, Ill. – Telly Johnson Jr. (Augusta, Ga./Hephzibah) and Gavin Williams (Altoona, Iowa/Dowling Catholic/Iowa) each eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark as the Northern Illinois University Huskies defeated Akron, 29-16, on a rainy Tuesday night (Nov. 13) at Huskie Stadium. With the win, NIU has reached bowl eligibility for the third time in four seasons.
Gavin Williams seals NIU’s win against Akron, and other key …
5 hours ago · November 13, 2024 at 9:42 pm CST. DeKALB – The NIU football team overcame a lot of rain and a blocked punt returned for a touchdown for a 29-16 win against Akron on Wednesday. The win makes the Huskies (6-4, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) bowl eligible for the second straight year. Akron fell to 2-8 and 1-5 in the MAC with the loss.
Jones Ties Career High as Huskies Top Monmouth - NIU Athletics
2 days ago · NIU held Monmouth to just 23.5 percent (8-of-34) shooting in the second half, including 1-of-8 (12.5 percent) from three-point range. Bashir finished with a game-high 25 for the Hawks, Madison Durr added 14 points. NIU will return to action on Saturday night, Nov. 16, as the Huskies travel to Peoria to meet Bradley for the first time since 2010.
Huskies Host Akron in Wednesday #MACtion Tilt - NIU Athletics
4 days ago · DOG TREATS. The NIU Huskies play a home game for the first time in 25 days when they play host to Akron on Wednesday, November 13 in Huskie Stadium. NIU and Akron meet for the third straight season but for just the 19th time all-time, the fewest of any Mid-American Conference opponent. The Huskies own a 12-6 edge in the all-time series.
Northern Illinois 29-16 Akron (Nov 13, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN
1 hour ago · Hamilton was 9-of-16 passing for 105 yards for Northern Illinois (6-4, 3-3 Mid-American Conference). Ben Finley tossed a 40-yard touchdown pass to Adrian Norton for Akron (2-8, 1-5). Finley ...
Johnson, Williams each surpass 100 yards ... - Associated Press News
1 hour ago · Ethan Hamilton’s 32-yard touchdown pass to Grayson Barnes stretched the Northern Illinois lead to 23-16 with 5:32 to play before halftime. Hamilton was 9-of-16 passing for 105 yards for Northern Illinois (6-4, 3-3 Mid-American Conference). Ben Finley tossed a 40-yard touchdown pass to Adrian Norton for Akron (2-8, 1-5).
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Northern Illinois shocks No. 5 Notre Dame in ‘biggest upset
Sep 8, 2024 · CNN — The Northern Illinois Huskies shocked No. 5 Notre Dame on Saturday in a dramatic upset result at Notre Dame Stadium. Kanon Woodill’s 35-year field goal with 31 seconds left gave the...
NIU Football GameDay Guide: Akron - NIU Athletics
3 days ago · DeKALB, Ill. – The Northern Illinois University football team returns to action in Huskie Stadium for the first time in 25 days when the Huskies play host to Akron in its lone #MACtion weeknight home game of the season this Wednesday night, November 13. Kickoff for the game, sponsored by the NIU College of Business, is at 6 p.m. (CT).
NIU upsets Notre Dame: Instant reactions on historic win - USA …
Sep 7, 2024 · The Northern Illinois Huskies upset Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 in South Bend to pull off the biggest win in the program's history. The team was 0-14 against top-10 ranked teams prior to ...
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