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NIU opens its season with a loss at Iowa
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NIU opens its season with a loss at Iowa
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Northern Illinois fell 40-0 at Iowa in interim head coach Rob Harley's first game in charge. The Huskies faced an early deficit after three opening touchdown drives, while Jashawn Nelson recorded a career-high 10 tackles.
Huskies honor Joe Novak with a helmet decal
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Northern Illinois introduced a helmet sticker honoring former coach Joe Novak throughout the 2026 season. The design combines his initials, a reference to the program's major victories, and the work ethic associated with his years leading the Huskies.
NIU begins its first Mountain West season
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The Huskies' Iowa preview marks the start of their first season as a Mountain West program. It introduces returning offensive contributors, reviews the Iowa series, and gathers game notes and coverage links for the opening road trip.