Northern Illinois Huskies
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018 file photo Florida State head coach Willie Taggart, center, celebrates a win with his team at the end of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Tallahassee Fla. Decades of Florida State football dominance is displayed on the walls just outside of Taggart’s office. Trophies and plaques commemorate All-America players and championship teams. Lots of them. Taggart takes responsibility for last year’s 5-7 finish, but remains confident in his plan to get Florida State back on track because it has worked before. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon, file)
Northern Illinois at Florida State 9/22/2018

Jul. 01, 2019 12:02 AM EDT

Northern Illinois hires former star RB Hammock as coach

Jan. 18, 2019 12:09 PM EST
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois has hired former star running back Thomas Hammock as its head coach. Hammock is taking over at his alma mater...

Temple University's President Richard Englert, left, and director of athletics, Patrick Kraft, right, pose for photographs with incoming head coach Rod Carey, center, speaks during an NCAA college football news conference in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Carey introduced as Temple coach, a place he "wants to be"

By Jeff Neiburg Jan. 11, 2019 05:49 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey calls instructions during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb. A person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press that Temple has hired Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey as its next football coach. The person spoke Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, on condition of anonymity because Temple had not made an official announcement. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Illinois State at Eastern Illinois 9/16/2017

Jan. 11, 2019 12:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018, file photo, Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey reacts during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Buffalo, in Detroit. A person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press that Temple has hired Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey as its next football coach. The person spoke Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, on condition of anonymity because Temple had not made an official announcement. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Temple hires Rod Carey from N. Illinois as coach

By Dan Gelston Jan. 11, 2019 11:55 AM EST

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

UAB running back Spencer Brown, center, is congratulated by wide receiver Collin Lisa (13) and offensive lineman Rishard Cook, right, after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
UAB's Johnston, Ubosi torch N. Illinois in Boca Raton Bowl

By Harvey Fialkov Dec. 18, 2018 11:44 PM EST

Northern Illinois wide receiver Xavier Ubosi, left, avoids a tackle by UAB safety Kyle Harrell (31) on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
UAB at Northern Illinois 12/18/2018

Dec. 18, 2018 08:29 PM EST

UAB seeks 1st bowl win; NIU tries to end bowl losing streak

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2018 02:25 PM EST
Boca Raton Bowl: UAB (10-3) vs. North Illinois (8-5), 7 p.m. Eastern (ESPN) Line: UAB by 2 1/2. Series Record: first meeting. ...

Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers (15) throws during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Buffalo, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Northern Illinois scores late to win MAC title game 30-29

Nov. 30, 2018 11:06 PM EST

Buffalo wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83), defended by Northern Illinois cornerback Antwain Walker (26), catches a 13-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Northern Illinois at Buffalo 11/30/2018

Nov. 30, 2018 08:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown (5) runs in for a touchdown ahead of Oklahoma State cornerback Tanner McCalister (2) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. The Sooners and Longhorns are loaded with playmakers on the outside, but the ones with the best case to be All-Americans are Oklahoma’s Marquise Brown and Texas’ Lil’Jordan Humphrey. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams, File)
College Football Picks: Can OU avoid Big 12 champ upset?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2018 02:13 PM EST

Late TD lifts Western Michigan over Northern Illinois 28-21

Nov. 20, 2018 11:16 PM EST
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Jamauri Bogan rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns and Western Michigan held off Northern Illinois 28-21 on Tuesday night. ...

Jacksonville State has 8 first-team all-OVC selections

Nov. 20, 2018 01:25 PM EST
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — The 2018 All-Ohio Valley Conference team and awards as voted on by coaches and sports information directors and released Tuesday: ...

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) rolls out to throw a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy in Orlando, Fla. Milton and the Knights have feasted on overmatched foes for much of the season, but they face one of their toughest challenges Saturday when they host Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
No. 19 Cincinnati enjoying resurgence under Fickell

By Joe Kay Nov. 15, 2018 03:45 PM EST

Rucker-Furlow's pick-6 lifts Miami (Ohio) past NIU 13-7

Nov. 15, 2018 12:01 AM EST
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Ja'don Rucker-Furlow's pick-6 helped Miami (Ohio) beat Northern Illinois 13-7 on Wednesday night. Northern Illinois (7-4, 6-1 Mid...

Northern Illinois wins 6th straight, beats Toledo 38-15

Nov. 08, 2018 12:08 AM EST
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Marcus Childers ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to lead Northern Illinois to a 38-15 victory over Toledo on Wednesday night...

McKie's interception return seals Northern Illinois' win

Nov. 01, 2018 11:01 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tre Harbison rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown, Jalen McKie scored on a 23-yard interception return for the only fourth-quarter points and...

Northern Illinois holds off BYU 7-6.

Oct. 27, 2018 06:58 PM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Marcus Childers capped the opening drive of the second half with a 1-yard touchdown run and Northern Illinois defeated Brigham Young 7-6 in a...

Childers rallies Northern Illinois to 24-21 win over Ohio

Oct. 13, 2018 08:07 PM EDT
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Marcus Jones ran 2 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with 4:51 left and left tackle Max Scharping caught a pass for the 2-point conversion as...