Northern Illinois Huskies

Northern Illinois Huskies

Northern Illinois Huskies

7-6 (5-3), 2nd Mid-American - West

 Last Game
Jan 2, 2010 South Florida, L 3-27 
 
 Next Game
No game scheduled
 Team News  
 •  Former Illini teammates on opposite sides in Super Bowl Feb 5 (Daily Herald)*
 •  Harper's Bailey lost for season with knee injury Feb 5 (Daily Herald)*
 •  Huskies place emphasis on speed Feb 4 (The Beacon News)*
 •  Despite losses, NIU pleased with recruiting class Feb 3 (Daily Herald)*
 •  It's signing day Feb 3 (The Beacon News)*
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 Team Report

Northern Illinois Team Report

Northern Illinois Team Report Feb 5, 2010

One of the main priorities for Jerry Kill since taking over the Northern Illinois head coaching job in December 2007 has been upgrading the team's speed. Kill put a heavier emphasis on speed following NIU's loss to South Florida in the International Bowl.

"When we played South Florida, it was evident what they brought to the table at linebacker," Kill said. "So you kind of get a way of looking at what you need. We feel we addressed that. We feel like we've got some guys that can really run and that was important."

The Huskies signed six linebackers who all possess speed to upgrade the defense against the majority of spread offenses throughout college football.

"I think there is a great deal of speed in the class without a doubt," Kill said. ...More

 
 Scores & Schedule - All postseason broadcasts are subject to availability
 Date Opponent Time/Result Audio/Video
 Sat, Sep 5 at Wisconsin L 20-28 --
 Sat, Sep 12 Western Illinois W 41-7 --
 Sat, Sep 19 at Purdue W 28-21 --
 Sat, Sep 26 Idaho L 31-34 --
 Sat, Oct 3 Western Michigan W 38-3 --
 Sat, Oct 17 at Toledo L 19-20 --
 Sat, Oct 24 at Miami (OH) W 27-22 --
 Sat, Oct 31 Akron W 27-10 --
 Thu, Nov 5 Eastern Michigan W 50-6 --
 Thu, Nov 12 Ball State W 26-20 --
 Sat, Nov 21 at Ohio L 31-38 --
 Fri, Nov 27 at Central Michigan L 31-45 --
 
 Postseason
 Date Opponent Time/Result Audio
 Sat, Jan 2 South Florida L 3-27 --
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 Mid-American Standings
 East Conf  All 
 Ohio 7-1  9-5 
 Temple 7-1  9-4 
 Bowling Green 6-2  7-6 
 Kent State 4-4  5-7 
 Buffalo 3-5  5-7 
 Akron 2-6  3-9 
 Miami (OH) 1-7  1-11 
 West Conf  All 
 Central Michigan (23) 8-0  12-2 
 Northern Illinois 5-3  7-6 
 Western Michigan 4-4  5-7 
 Toledo 3-5  5-7 
 Ball State 2-6  2-10 
 Eastern Michigan 0-8  0-12 
 Other Conferences
 Team Stats
  TDs Yds PassYds RushYds
 Offense41 354.1 151.7 202.4
 Defense28 325.1 204.6 120.5