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08/20/2018

Chicago Tribune | Shannon Ryan writes about NIU Huskies All-American DE Sutton Smith's expectation for this upcoming season.

A MAC championship is the main goal for Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith. But he also hopes to record another season that earns him individual acclaim — even becoming a Heisman Trophy candidate.

07/26/2018

USA TODAY | Paul Myerberg names NIU Huskies OT Max Scharping as one of the 10 best college football offensive lineman in 2018.

The 10 best offensive linemen in college football play for Alabama, Wisconsin and many of the nation's best teams.

07/19/2018

Chicago Tribune | Shannon Ryan writes about your NIU Huskies welcoming back Kyle Pugh as starting MLB on NIU's Top Defense.

In only four games before a season-ending arm injury in 2017, Northern Illinois middle linebacker Kyle Pugh recorded 35 tackles.

07/16/2018

Daily Herald | Article about the new 'Mallory Cup' trophy game to be played between your NIU Huskies and the Miami RedHawks, in honor of Coach Bill Mallory.

The late Bill Mallory, who won Mid-American Conference titles with both Northern Illinois University and Miami University, will be honored as the two schools have agreed to play for a trophy, the Mallory Cup, when they meet in football.

07/04/2018

Cartersville Daily Tribune | Nicholas Sullivan writes about NIU Huskies QB Marcus Childers being on top of the two-deep entering the upcoming season.

Marcus Childers didn't start the 2017 season as the Northern Illinois starting quarterback. He wasn't even second on the depth chart when the campaign began. The Adairsville High Class of …

06/28/2018

Orlando Sentinel | Another 2018 NIU Huskies Football preview.

NIU is working to build on its 2017 bounce-back season. The improved Huskies are No. 60 in the Orlando Sentinel 2018 preseason college football rankings.

06/20/2018

Sports Illustrated | NIU Huskies Edge Rusher Sutton Smith shows up at #72 on SI's Top 100 College Football Players of 2018.

Fresh off leading Alabama to a title, Tua Tagovailoa comes in one slot below Jarrett Stidham in the bottom half of our annual player rankings.

06/10/2018

Athlon Sports | Another 2018 NIU Huskies Football preview and prediction.

The Northern Illinois Huskies are stacked on defense, have quality depth at quarterback and host Ohio, Toledo and Miami (Ohio). Whether the Huskies...

06/08/2018

College Football News | 2018 NIU Huskies Football Preview.

Preview 2018: Previewing and looking ahead to the Northern Illinois Huskies season with what you need to know. Preview 2018: Northern Illinois Huskies – Contact/Follow & …

06/01/2018

Chicago Tribune | Article about the passing of former NIU Huskies Football Coach Bill Mallory. Condolences to the Mallory family.

05/13/2018

Chicago Tribune | Mike Clark writes about the NIU Huskies (Chicago's winning football team) stepping up to host the 2018 Chicago KickOff Classic after a scheduling conflict at Soldier Field.

The Chicago High School Kickoff Classic is heading west this year. After the Bears blocked the event from being held at Soldier Field because of concerns about wear and tear on the grass surface, the Kickoff Classic will move to Northern Illinois' Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

05/03/2018

Pro Football Focus | Max Scharping and Sutton Smith of your NIU Huskies make PFF's Early Players to Watch list for the 2019 NFL Draft.

Less than a week removed from the 2018 NFL Draft, Senior Analyst Steve Palazzolo gives fans a look ahead to the 2018 NCAA season with eyes on who to watch for the 2019 NFL Draft.