The Latest Breaking News from Rocky Lombardi

Former MSU QB signs with Michigan Panthers of UFL

Former Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi will be playing professional football in the next few months

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2024

Former MSU QB Rocky Lombardi makes NFL debut for Cincinnati Bengals

A former Michigan State quarterback made his NFL debut on Saturday

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 18, 2024

Bengals undrafted free agent gets drafted in the UFL

A Bengals QB just got drafted to another league.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2024

Punchless NIU falls at Nebraska

The Huskies managed just 149 yards, half the total coming on its last possession.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2023

(More) Big Ten expansion steals the headlines as college football training camps get rolling

Oregon and Washington cannonballing into the Big Ten pool? Really? Also: the latest at Illinois, Notre Dame, NIU (and Northwestern, too … maybe).

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2023

Perfect late-round, undrafted free-agent QB fits for the Eagles in 2023 NFL draft

We're looking at the perfect late-round, undrafted free-agent quarterback fit for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 NFL draft.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2023

Northern Illinois tops Eastern Illinois in season opener

NIU quarterback Rocky Lombardi threw for 192 yards to six different receivers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2022

Northern Illinois setting up to chase second consecutive MAC crown

After coach Thomas Hammock’s winless 2020 squad rebounded to win last year’s league championship, the Huskies begin this season with a deeper, more experienced roster — and the tag of preseason favorite.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2022

Bet on it: Follow Rocky road to a payout

With quarterback Lombardi leading the way, Northern Illinois is the best bet in the area for bettors. Take the over on their 6 1⁄2 win total.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 13, 2022

Northern Illinois Huskies Preview 2022: Season Prediction, Breakdown, Key Games, Players

Northern Illinois College Football Preview 2022: Team breakdown, season prediction, keys to the campaign, and what you need to know

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 9, 2022