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NIU is the #2 Public Research University in Illinois, a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the Universities Research Association (URA). It is located in the heart of the "Northern Illinois" region, which dominates the state's population, cultural, and economic activity. NIU has a top-rated College of Business, a top-rated College of Nursing, a well-regarded
08/20/2018
Chicago Tribune | Shannon Ryan writes about NIU Huskies All-American DE Sutton Smith's expectation for this upcoming season.
NIU's Sutton Smith hopes an offseason of 'beefcake' helps him earn Heisman recognition 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 for 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.
NIU welcomes linebacker Kyle Pugh's passion after injury-shortened 2017 season 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.
NIU and Miami football teams to play for Mallory Cup 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.
As NIU starting QB, Childers taking on leadership role 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.
Improving Northern Illinois is No. 60 in 2018 preseason college football rankings 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.
SI's Top 100 CFB Players of 2018: Nos. 100-51 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.
Northern Illinois Football: 2018 Huskies 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: Northern Illinois Huskies. It's Their Turn Again 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.
Former Northern Illinois and Indiana football coach Bill Mallory dies at 82
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.
High School Kickoff Classic to be held at NIU after Soldier Field conflict 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.
2019 NFL Draft – early players to watch | NFL Draft news and analysis | Pro Football Focus 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.