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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...

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...

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...

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