NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES NEWS

Boise State, UNLV set to part ways after 1 final clash in Mountain West title game

Friday’s meeting between UNLV and Boise State in the Mountain West Conference title game will mark the fifth time in three seasons these two teams play one another, and the third t...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Chavon Wright - Best performance of year in finale Wright had 30 carries for 185 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 35-31 loss against Kent State.

Impact Wright was used as the workhorse rusher in a traditional committee backfield, and he benefited greatly, even in an eventual loss. The 5-foot-8 running back logged season-highs in every stat category, recording 30 rushes for 185 yards and two touchdowns. He'll close out his redshirt senior campaign with 196 rushing attempts for 875 yards and five touchdowns. He now appears to have used up all his remaining eligibility.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Macon - Scores two rushing TDs in finale Macon was 5-for-10 passing for 27 yards during Friday's 35-31 defeat to Kent State. He also had 17 rushes for 65 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Macon was barely utilized on the passing front in the close loss to the Flashes, but he did total 65 yards on the ground and punched in two scores. The 6-foot-5 quarterback started the last three games of the season, so he should have a good shot at the QB1 role next season with former starter Josh Holst hitting the transfer portal. Macon will close out his redshirt junior season with 105 passing yards and one touchdown, along with 45 rushes for 216 yards and five touchdowns.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Garcia has career-high 151 rushing yards, scores winning TD in Kent State's 35-31 win over NIU

Gavin Garcia rushed for a career-high 151 yards and the game-winning score as Kent State rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Northern Illinois, 35-31 on Friday in the season fi...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Andrew Bond - Tagged out against Kent Bond (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Kent.

Impact In the 2025 FBS season, Bond logged two targets, one at Mississippi State in Week 4 and the other at Eastern Michigan in Week 7. The wide receiver recorded zero receptions.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

George Dimopoulos - Unavailable for Week 14 Dimopoulos (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Kent.

Impact Dimpoulos logged one more receiving yard in 2025 compared to 2024. But unlike last year, he did not record any touchdowns and finished with fewer all-purpose yards despite career highs in targets (24) and receptions (11).

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jake Appleget - Once again out Appleget (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Kent.

Impact Appleget's junior season has come to a close, and the campaign saw a slight improvement on his part. He logged 12 more receiving yards and one more touchdown, totaling 57 receiving yards and a TD.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Kent State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 28, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Kent State Golden Flashes game, Friday, Nov. 28.

NOVEMBER 28 • Data Skrive

No. 9 Notre Dame needs win over Stanford to stay in College Football Playoff hunt

Notre Dame has one last chance to impress the playoff selection committee

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

College football picks: If a rivalry game comes down a field goal, kickers are on a record pace

College football kickers have never been better

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Northern Illinois vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 28, 2025

Preview the Nov. 28 matchup between the Northern Illinois Huskies and Kent State Golden Flashes with predictions, odds, over/under, spread,...

NOVEMBER 25 • Data Skrive

Telly Johnson Jr. - Finds end zone in defeat Johnson posted six rushes for 42 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Tuesday's 35-19 defeat versus Western Michigan.

Impact Johnson tied his second-lowest carry total of the season in the loss to the Broncos, but he was still able to log a score. The sophomore running back has now recorded four touchdowns on the season. He'll aim to finish out the year strong this upcoming Friday versus Kent State.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Origin stories behind the trophies heighten college football rivalry games on the smaller stage

The North Dakota State-South Dakota State football rivalry features a unique prize: the 78-pound Dakota Marker trophy

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Rickey Taylor Jr. - Logs first touchdown of season Taylor had three receptions (on four targets) for 53 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 35-19 defeat to Western Michigan.

Impact Taylor found the end zone for the first time this season against the Broncos, and he recorded his third straight game with three catches. The redshirt freshman receiver was dealing with an injury until Week 9, but his presence has brought a spark to the Huskies' passing attack. He'll look to finish the season strong next Friday versus Kent State.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Brady Davidson - Fills in during fourth quarter Davidson was 5-for-8 passing for 73 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 35-19 loss to Western Michigan.

Impact Davidson did not get the starting nod in the loss to the Broncos, but he did come into the game in place of a struggling Jalen Macon during the fourth quarter. The freshman quarterback also played substantially better than Macon, throwing for 75 yards and a touchdown compared to Macon's five passing yards. It's likely the Huskies will keep Davidson under center for their season finale next Friday versus Kent State.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Macon - Struggles in second straight start Macon completed 1 of 7 passes for five yards during Tuesday's 35-19 defeat to Western Michigan. He also had nine rushes for 31 yards.

Impact Macon got the starting nod for the Huskies in the home clash, but he struggled to get things going on the passing front. So much so that the redshirt junior quarterback got benched in the fourth quarter for position mate Brady Davidson. It's now unknown who NIU will roll with under center next Friday against Kent State, especially since Davidson played much better than Macon with less time.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lowry, Buckley account for 5 TDs in leading Western Michigan past Northern Illinois 35-19

Jalen Buckley ran for 133 yards two touchdowns and quarterback Broc Lowry ran for three touchdowns and Western Michigan rallied from an early deficit to beat Northern Illinois 35-1...

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Josh Holst - Cleared to face WMU Holst is active for Tuesday's game against Western Michigan.

Impact Holst will avoid missing a second straight contest due to an undisclosed injury. The quarterback is slated to serve as the backup to Jalen Macon.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

George Dimopoulos - Out vs. WMU Dimopoulos (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's matchup against Western Michigan.

Impact Dimopoulos will miss his third straight game with an unknown ailment. The sophomore pass catcher's next chance to see the field will be in the Huskies' season finale against Kent State on Nov. 28.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Appleget - Officially ruled out Appleget (undisclosed) has officially been ruled out for Northern Illinois' clash with Western Michigan.

Impact Appleget will miss his first game of the season. The tight end is a small part of the offense, with just seven grabs for 57 yards and a score this fall.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 18, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Western Michigan Broncos game, Tuesday, Nov. 18.

NOVEMBER 18 • Data Skrive

Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 18, 2025

Preview the Nov. 18 matchup between the Western Michigan Broncos and Northern Illinois Huskies with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, b...

NOVEMBER 16 • Data Skrive

Wisconsin finds leaders for its rebuild in freshman linebackers Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa

Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa believe they can help make Wisconsin a winner again

NOVEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Jalen Macon - Starting once again Macon will get the nod at QB for Northern Illinois once again in Week 12, per Skyler Kisellus of the Northern Star.

Impact Macon took over for Josh Holst, and in his first start last week against UMass, he tossed for 73 yards and a score on 3-of-4 passing while rushing for 98 yards and three touchdowns. He hardly needed to do anything as a passer as the Huskies' rolled a winless minutemen squad. The competition gets harder against Western Michigan in Week 12, but Macon has a grip on the starting role as of right now.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chavon Wright - Records 86 rushing yards in blowout Wright logged 12 rushes for 86 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 45-3 win over Massachusetts.

Impact Wright led the Huskies' backfield in the blowout win over the Minutemen, topping 80 yards and being second to only quarterback Jalen Macon in rushing yards. The starting running back has seen volatile output this season, given the nature of Northern Illinois' rushing committee, but he has been their go-to guy in many instances. He'll aim to finish the season strong in a two-game home stretch, starting with a game against Western Michigan next Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE