Illinois College Basketball Power Rankings: How the MVC challenges Northwestern and Illinois
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois college basketball teams and where they sit in mid-February with March Madness right around the corner.
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois college basketball teams and where they sit in mid-February with March Madness right around the corner.
College football transfer portal: Assessing Northern Illinois football in the open portal window
Here’s a look at how the Northern Illinois Huskies fared in the open transfer portal window at the start of January.
Here’s a look at how the Northern Illinois Huskies fared in the open transfer portal window at the start of January.
A former NIU Huskie and 2 former Chicago Bears inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
Two former football stars with ties to the Chicago Bears and a former Northern Illinois legend have been given one of the highest honors for their collegiate careers.
Two former football stars with ties to the Chicago Bears and a former Northern Illinois legend have been given one of the highest honors for their collegiate careers.
College football: Key signees and takeaways from National Signing Day for Notre Dame, Illinois and more
Here are the key takeaways and one key signee for Notre Dame, NIU, Illinois and Northwestern from National Signing Day this week.
Here are the key takeaways and one key signee for Notre Dame, NIU, Illinois and Northwestern from National Signing Day this week.
Macon scores 4 TDs in first start as NIU beats UMass, winning 2 out of its last 3
Macon, an FCS Arkansas-Pine Bluff transfer, became the first NIU quarterback to win his debut start with the program since Rocky Lombardi, who led a 22-21 upset of Georgia Tech in 2021.
Macon, an FCS Arkansas-Pine Bluff transfer, became the first NIU quarterback to win his debut start with the program since Rocky Lombardi, who led a 22-21 upset of Georgia Tech in 2021.
Toledo beats NIU 42-3 behind Rudolph’s 96-yard kick return, Gleason's 2 TDs
After Andrew Glass hit a 50-yard field goal to pull NIU within 7-3 at 9:25 of the first, Toledo took control with a 21-point second quarter.
After Andrew Glass hit a 50-yard field goal to pull NIU within 7-3 at 9:25 of the first, Toledo took control with a 21-point second quarter.
Wright, Johnson Jr. combine for 266 yards rushing, lead Northern Illinois over Ball State 21-7
I’m tremendously proud of our players and coaching staff,” said NIU head coach Thomas Hammock after the Huskies ended a six-game losing streak.
I’m tremendously proud of our players and coaching staff,” said NIU head coach Thomas Hammock after the Huskies ended a six-game losing streak.
Ohio drives past Northern Illinois 48-21 as the Huskie offense struggles
Josh Holst was 21 of 29 with 161 yards and a couple of passing touchdowns for Northern Illinois (1-6, 0-3 MAC), but five of the Huskies' first seven drives ended in punts.
Josh Holst was 21 of 29 with 161 yards and a couple of passing touchdowns for Northern Illinois (1-6, 0-3 MAC), but five of the Huskies' first seven drives ended in punts.
Long's fourth-quarter score sends Eastern Michigan past Northern Illinois, 16-10
Noah Kim's fourth quarter touchdown throw to Joshua Long helped give Eastern Michigan a 16-10 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.
Noah Kim's fourth quarter touchdown throw to Joshua Long helped give Eastern Michigan a 16-10 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.
Miami (Ohio) rallies to beat Northern Illinois 25-14 in MAC opener for both teams
After the Huskies (1-4, 0-1) took a 14-0 first-quarter lead, the RedHawks staged a comeback.
After the Huskies (1-4, 0-1) took a 14-0 first-quarter lead, the RedHawks staged a comeback.
Plascencia's field goal as time expires lifts San Diego State over Northern Illinois
Both NIU and SDSU's first drives, both over seven minutes, resulted in field goals but then the game became a defensive struggle.
Both NIU and SDSU's first drives, both over seven minutes, resulted in field goals but then the game became a defensive struggle.
What's emerged for NIU, Illini and Northwestern: Takeaways from college football Week 2
Here's what we learned from Week 2 of college football, where key parts of the Illinois and NIU offenses have emerged.
Here's what we learned from Week 2 of college football, where key parts of the Illinois and NIU offenses have emerged.
Maryland pulls away from NIU football, but Huskies display 'a lot of heart'
The Huskies didn't make too many major mistakes, and that enabled them to keep it close.
The Huskies didn't make too many major mistakes, and that enabled them to keep it close.
What we learned from NIU, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Illinois from college football Week 1
What we learned from NIU, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Illinois from college football Week 1
What we learned from NIU, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Illinois from college football Week 1
How a win over Holy Cross was a way Thomas Hammock can teach NIU football to 'Enjoy every one'
Saturday was a lesson in winning for NIU football. Not how to win, exactly. It was a lesson in making sure the Huskies give themselves props for their accomplishments,
Saturday was a lesson in winning for NIU football. Not how to win, exactly. It was a lesson in making sure the Huskies give themselves props for their accomplishments,
How far will Notre Dame, Illinois go? Last-minute college football predictions for 2025
There’s a chance to see some very good college football in 2025 around Chicago. What should we make of all this? Here are some last-minute predictions for the college football season.
There’s a chance to see some very good college football in 2025 around Chicago. What should we make of all this? Here are some last-minute predictions for the college football season.
Notre Dame, NIU, Northwestern, Illinois in the playoff? Why each local team can – and can’t – make the CFP
Here's why all of the local college football programs, from Illinois to NIU and Notre Dame, can – and can't – make the College Football Playoff this year.
Here's why all of the local college football programs, from Illinois to NIU and Notre Dame, can – and can't – make the College Football Playoff this year.
2025 NIU Football Predictions: Huskies Ranked 106th in FOX Sport's Ultimate 136
Here is a look at where the Northern Illinois Huskies land in the FOX Sports' Ultimate 136.
Here is a look at where the Northern Illinois Huskies land in the FOX Sports' Ultimate 136.
NIU football, Thomas Hammock operate opposite the college football norm. That operation will be soon tested
Thomas Hammock has been going against the grain since the beginning of the NIL era, and it's working at NIU. That operation will be tested in the coming year.
Thomas Hammock has been going against the grain since the beginning of the NIL era, and it's working at NIU. That operation will be tested in the coming year.
NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock's full media day press conference
It's the unofficial start to the college football season, as NIU head football coach Thomas Hammock spoke to reporters at Northern Illinois' football media day at Harry Caray's restaurant in Chicago.
It's the unofficial start to the college football season, as NIU head football coach Thomas Hammock spoke to reporters at Northern Illinois' football media day at Harry Caray's restaurant in Chicago.