John G. Richardson
Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi reacts towards the fans after scoring on a 1-yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
N. Illinois wins MAC championship 41-23 over Kent St.

By Bob Tripi Dec. 04, 2021 03:42 PM EST

N. Illinois uses OT to beat Buffalo 33-27

Nov. 17, 2021 11:18 PM EST
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Clint Ratkovich ran for two touchdowns and his 25-yard jaunt in overtime carried Northern Illinois past Buffalo 33-27 in overtime...

Richardson boots Northern Illinois past Ball State 30-29

Nov. 10, 2021 11:56 PM EST
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — John Richardson kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired and Northern Illinois defeated Ball State 30-29 on Wednesday night in a game...

Washington State defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Jake Dickert, center, stands on the field during a break in play in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Dickert was named Washington State interim head coach, Monday, Oct. 18 after head coach Nick Rolovich was fired for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington St coach says focus remains on supporting players

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 19, 2021 06:56 PM EDT

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington State coach Rolovich fired for refusing vaccine

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 18, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

Richardson's 5 FGs lifts Northern Illinois over Toledo 22-20

Oct. 09, 2021 04:12 PM EDT
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — John Richardson kicked five field goals, including a 29-yarder with 26 seconds remaining in the game, and Northern Illinois rallied last in...

Northern Illinois holds off Eastern Michigan 27-20

Oct. 02, 2021 09:39 PM EDT
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Antario Brown rushed for 101 yards and Northern Illinois scored the game's first 17 points then held on to defeat Eastern Michigan 27-20 on...

Lombardi's 4 TDs lead Northern Illinois past Maine 41-14

Sep. 25, 2021 06:33 PM EDT
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Rocky Lombardi rushed for three touchdowns and threw for another, and Northern Illinois scored 27 unanswered points to beat Maine 41-14 on...

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck enters the stadium with the team prior to the start of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in Minneapolis. Fleck spoke for many coaches nationwide in December 2020, when he noted he still hadn’t shaken the hands of about half the prospects who were about to sign with his program. Those days finally are coming to an end. The NCAA has lifted the recruiting dead period that has been in place since March 13, 2020, due to the pandemic. The NCAA returns to its usual recruiting calendar Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
End of recruiting pause has football programs catching up

By Steve Megargee Jun. 01, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

Field goal with 41 seconds left gives N. Illinois 31-28 win

Nov. 13, 2019 11:48 PM EST
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Tre Harbison rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown and John Richardson kicked a 25-yard field goal with 41 seconds left to give Northern...

Game-ending FG lifts N. Illinois to a 39-36 win over Ohio

Oct. 12, 2019 08:43 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — John Richardson booted a field goal as time expired to give Northern Illinois a 39-36 victory over Ohio on Saturday. The teams...

Vanderbilt running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) carries the ball against Northern Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vaughn, Neal lead Vanderbilt over Northern Illinois 24-18

By Jim Diamond Sep. 28, 2019 05:50 PM EDT

Northern Illinois wide receiver Tyrice Richie (3) carries the ball against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vaughn, Neal lead Vanderbilt over Northern Illinois 24-18

By Jim Diamond Sep. 28, 2019 05:43 PM EDT

Vaughn, Neal lead Vanderbilt over Northern Illinois 24-18

By Jim Diamond Sep. 28, 2019 03:42 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ke'Shawn Vaughn rushed for 138 yards and one touchdown, Riley Neal threw for 189 yards and a touchdown and Vanderbilt defeated Northern...

In this July 17, 2018 photo Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference media days at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Mullen has no illusions about his quarterback situation. Especially not after nearly a week of practice. Mullen made it clear Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 that Feleipe Franks, Kyle Trask and freshman Emory Jones have a long way to go to meet his lofty expectations. He said it might not happen this season or even next year. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mullen: QBs have long way to go to meet lofty expectations

By Mark Long Aug. 06, 2018 12:10 PM EDT