The Latest Breaking News from Northern Illinois

Scott Van Pelt, Stanford Steve Couldn’t Stop Laughing Over Coach's Postgame Comment

Phrasing matters.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2024

Northern Illinois Coach Drops Accidentally Hilarious Description of Potato Bowl Dousing

Thomas Hammock took the traditional french fry bath following the Huskies' win over Fresno State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2024

What’s at stake in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl between Fresno State and Northern Illinois

This is a huge game — particularly on the Fresno State side.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2024

While Cash Grabs Continue, Small College Football Programs Prove Old-School Approach Still Works

With Northern Illinois, Toledo and other mid-major teams scoring upset wins, there is the restoration of hope that success isn’t solely about who can spend their way to the biggest advantage.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 19, 2024

Where is Georgia in CFP projections ahead of Week 4

Georgia football is no longer predicted to win the SEC and would have to play in the first round of the playoff in ESPN's latest projections

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 18, 2024

Northern Illinois's 'Boneyard' Is One of the Coolest Traditions in College Football

Fresh off an upset of Notre Dame on the road, the college football world learned that the Huskies take their "boneyard wins" quite literally.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 11, 2024

4 pettiest moments from college football Week 2: Auburn (and Paul Finebaum) are down bad

And Lane Kiffin makes an appearance, because of course

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 10, 2024

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard Dealing With Injury Suffered in Loss to Northern Illinois

The Fighting Irish have reportedly received concerning injury news.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10, 2024

Georgia remains No. 1 in US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 2

UGA football is slated to play against four top 10 teams this season. The Dawgs remains at the top of the Coaches Poll

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 9, 2024

Northern Illinois’ local radio call of their Notre Dame upset win was absolutely thrilling

"THE HUSKIES HAVE DONE IT!"

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2024