Northern Illinois Huskies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Justin Robinson News / G5 Football on SI / March 8

NAIA Defensive Coordinator Set To Join Northern Illinois Coaching Staff

Per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, the Northern Illinois Huskies are adding Marian University defensive coordinator Justin Robinson to the coaching staff as a defensive tackles coach.

Northern Illinois Huskies News / G5 Football on SI / February 21

RECRUITING: 2026 Michigan Lineman Jeremiah Benson Commits To Northern Illinois

Defensive lineman Jeremiah Benson of Michigan's West Bloomfield High School announced his commitment to the Northern Illinois Huskies on Thursday. Benson is a 6'3" prospect who weighs in at 255 pounds.

Northern Illinois sends backhanded message to Notre Dame ahead of CFP title game

Still holding on to their Week 2 upset in South Bend, the Northern Illinois Huskies sent a backhanded message to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish ahead of tonight's CFP title game.

Northern Illinois Huskies News / G5 Football on SI / January 7

MAC Commissioner Responds To Northern Illinois Exit Announcement

Northern Illinois University announced Tuesday their intention to leave the Mid-American Conference in the summer of 2026. The football program will join the Mountain West Conference, while the other sports are still searching for a home.

Northern Illinois Huskies News / G5 Football on SI / January 7

Mountain West Conference and NIU Football Announce Huskies' Membership For 2026

The Northern Illinois Huskies' football program is officially joining the Mountain West Conference for the 2026 season. NIU's board of trustees approved the MWC's $2 million membership fee on Tuesday.

Mountain West set to add new school for football

The Mountain West is set to add a new school to its conference if all goes well.

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Josh Holst News / Yardbarker / December 23

Northern Illinois wins wild Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

After a weekend full of blowouts in the College Football Playoff, fans were itching for a chaotic, fun-filled thriller of a bowl game. That is exactly what the fans got in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

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Watch: NIU HC breaks down in interview after Notre Dame upset

Watch: NIU head coach breaks down during interview after upsetting Notre Dame

Northern Illinois pulled off a massive upset and beat Notre Dame 16-14 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. on Saturday. The win left head coach Thomas Hammock emotional.

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Kanon Woodill News / Yardbarker / December 23, 2023