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Northern Illinois rallies in final minute to beat Chippewas

Oct. 23, 2021 04:44 PM EDT
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Rocky Lombardi threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns and freshman Kanon Woodill kicked the go-ahead field goal with under a...

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...

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh signals a Michigan first down on the sideline during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 25 Michigan aims to keep momentum against N. Illinois

By Larry Lage Sep. 16, 2021 12:20 PM EDT

Georgia Tech wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) scores a touchdown as Northern Illinois safety Jordan Hansen (7) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Lombardi lifts Northern Illinois past Georgia Tech, 22-21

By Charles Odum Sep. 04, 2021 11:31 PM EDT

Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Northern Illinois at Georgia Tech 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 09:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept 19, 2020, file photo, Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) looks to pass against UCF during an NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Georgia Tech offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Dave Patenaude sees a new-found confidence in Jeff Sims as Sims is set to open his second season as the Yellow Jackets' starter against Northern Illinois on Saturday night. Patenaude says he has been amazed by Sims' understanding of the offense and belief in his skills in preseason practice. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Georgia Tech's Sims more confident to face Huskies in opener

By Charles Odum Sep. 02, 2021 11:54 AM EDT

Bradley leads Toledo past winless N. Illinois 41-24

Dec. 05, 2020 05:02 PM EST
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Sophomore quarterback Carter Bradley threw for 432 yards and three touchdowns and Toledo beat Northern Illinois 41-24 on Saturday. ...

Eskridge helps Western Michigan rally for 30-27 victory

Nov. 28, 2020 04:11 PM EST
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — D'Wayne Eskridge ran a kickoff back for a touchdown and capped a big day with a reverse that set up the winning field goal as unbeaten...

Plitt, Huntley lead Ball State over Northern Illinois 31-25

Nov. 18, 2020 10:48 PM EST
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Drew Plitt threw a pair of touchdown passes, Caleb Huntley ran for 103 yards and Ball State beat Northern Illinois 31-25 on Wednesday night...