Northern Illinois Huskies
Paddock, Steele lead Ball State back from 17-point deficit

Oct. 01, 2022 06:52 PM EDT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — John Paddock passed for 403 yards, Carson Steele's third rushing touchdown was the go-ahead score in the second overtime and Ball State defeated...

Kentucky wide receiver Chauncey Magwood (10) motions for the crowd to get louder during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Levis' 4 TDs help No. 8 Kentucky hold off Northern Illinois

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 24, 2022 10:26 PM EDT

Kentucky running back Kavosiey Smoke, right, runs the ball into the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Youngstown State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 8 Kentucky seeks 4-0 start against Northern Illinois

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 11:37 AM EDT

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Youngstown State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 8 Kentucky seeks more improvement vs Northern Illinois

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 22, 2022 10:14 AM EDT

Kansas running back Torry Locklin celebrates after his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
College Football Picks: SEC test for A&M; Hoops powers clash

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 21, 2022 01:05 PM EDT

Freshman QB Swann leads Vanderbilt past Northern Illinois

By Jack Mccarthy Sep. 17, 2022 07:00 PM EDT
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Freshman quarterback AJ Swann threw four touchdown passes and Vanderbilt rallied to a 38-28 non-conference victory over Northern Illinois on...

Vanderbilt quarterback Mike Wright (5) plays against Wake Forest during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Nashville, TN. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Vanderbilt meets N Illinois in SEC tuneup with 'Bama looming

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 12:57 PM EDT

Brin's 4 TDs, Anderson's late score help Tulsa top NIU 38-35

Sep. 11, 2022 02:28 AM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Davis Brin threw four touchdown passes, Steven Anderson scored on a 1-yard run in the closing seconds and Tulsa blew a 17-point lead before the...

Virginia's wide receiver Lavel Davis Jr.(1), left, runs the ball for a touchdown with Dontayvion Wicks(3) against Richmond during the first half of the NCAA college football game at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Davis Cup

Sep. 03, 2022 04:03 PM EDT

N. Illinois fends off E. Illinois in 34-27 win

Sep. 01, 2022 11:57 PM EDT
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Rocky Lombardi threw for 192 yards to six different receivers and Northern Illinois used a balanced running attack to hold off Eastern Illinois...

FILE - Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. DeBoer inherited a Washington program coming off its worst season since 2008 that included firing its head coach before the end of the regular season. The first test of how well DeBoer has done overhauling the program comes Saturday night when the Huskies open the season against Kent State. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Washington opens Kalen DeBoer coaching era against Kent St.

Sep. 01, 2022 12:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead watches from the sideline in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisville, in Nashville, Tenn. From new Akron coach Joe Moorhead to Central Michigan's Lew Nichols' pursuit of 2,000 yards, there are plenty of intriguing storylines around the league. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
MAC PREVIEW: Huskies loading up to chase 2nd straight crown

By Michael Marot Aug. 24, 2022 09:07 AM EDT

Coastal Carolina wide receiver Aaron Bedgood (3) catches a touchdown pass against Northern Illinois during the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Regent University Royals at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 12/16/2021

Dec. 17, 2021 10:25 PM EST

Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett (1) runs the ball against Northern Illinois during the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel via AP)
McCall, Coastal Carolina beat N. Illinois 47-41 in Cure Bowl

By Mark Didtler Dec. 17, 2021 10:21 PM EST

Coastal Carolina and Northern Illinois meet in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 12:36 PM EST
Cure Bowl: Northern Illinois (9-4) against Coastal Carolina (10-2), Dec. 17, 6:00 p.m. Eastern (ESPN 2). Line: Coastal Carolina by 10½, according to...

Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett (1) runs for a 75-yard touchdown against Georgia State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker, Jr.)
Coastal Carolina returns to Cure Bowl vs Northern Illinois

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:05 PM EST

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

FILE - Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws against Michigan in the first half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 18, 2021. Lombardi was looking for a new place to football after deciding to transfer from Michigan State nearly a year ago. Northern Illinois was searching for a quarterback to spark a turnaround. Lombardi and the Huskies proved to be a great match in the Mid-American Conference. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rocky Lombardi-led N. Illinois faces Kent St. for MAC title

By Larry Lage Dec. 03, 2021 02:00 AM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, left, talks with TCU interim head coach Jerry Kill before an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
TCU at Iowa State 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Eleby's 5 TD throws lead W. Michigan past No. Illinois 42-21

Nov. 23, 2021 10:53 PM EST
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Kaleb Eleby threw five touchdown passes, four of them to Skyy Moore, and Western Michigan defeated Northern Illinois 42-21 on Tuesday night...