Jan 10, 2025 · Here's why: Notre Dame was coming off a stunner of a Week 2 loss, 16-14 to Northern Illinois. All week long, the Irish heard the whispers.

Sep 5, 2021 · Lombardi’s 2-point pass to Tyrice Richie with 38 seconds remaining survived an officials review and lifted Northern Illinois to a stunning 22-21 upset win over Georgia Tech on Saturday night. Hammock said a potential tying kick wasn’t an appealing option after Lombardi’s 3-yard touchdown pass to Clint Ratkovich cut Georgia Tech’s lead to 21-20.

Sep 4, 2021 · Lombardi’s 2-point pass to Tyrice Richie with 38 seconds remaining survived an officials review and lifted Northern Illinois to a stunning 22-21 upset win over Georgia Tech on Saturday night.

Seven days after the highest of highs, it was the lowest of lows — and below — for Notre Dame (14-1) when it lost its home opener (16-14) to 28-point underdog Northern Illinois.

Dec 11, 2024 · LAS VEGAS — Northern Illinois has an offer to join the Mountain West as a football-only member in 2026, industry sources told Action Network. A decision on whether or not the Huskies will leave the MAC for the Mountain West is “imminent,” sources said.

Sep 11, 2021 · ATLANTA, Ga. – Tyrice Richie made a diving catch of a two-point conversion pass with 38 seconds to play to give the Northern Illinois University Huskies (1-0) a 22-21 win over Georgia Tech (0-1) Saturday night at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Jan 13, 2025 · But Northern Illinois over Notre Dame should supersede it. ... In the 12-team playoff, both teams got an inch of opportunity and took it many miles—all the way to Atlanta. One of them will win ...

Sep 3, 2024 · Below are some of Northern Illinois' most impressive showings against Power Four/Five foes over the years. After beating Wake Forest and playing Wisconsin within a field goal the year before,...

Northern Illinois looks to become the second back-to-back BCS Buster in the history of the BCS, joining TCU. Fresno State, currently the top team in the BCS-busting Mountain West Conference, is...

Apr 29, 2024 · NFL agent Brett Tessler reported the Atlanta Falcons signed Northern Illinois offensive lineman Nolan Potter to become an undrafted free agent. Fox Sports' NFC South analyst Greg Auman...