Rapid Recap: NIU Loses 28-24 to ISU After Dickens’ Interception

Gage Roy throws touchdown pass with 1:53 left to lift FCS Illinois State past Northern Illinois 28-24

Gage Roy threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Alex Herrera with 1:53 remaining, and FCS Illinois State beat Northern Illinois 28-24 on Saturday night.

Illinois State 28, NIU 24: Huskies drop home opener despite late comeback attempt

NIU's late comeback attempt fell short with a late interception in the 28-24 loss. Here are five things to know about the loss to Illinois State in the home opener.

Rapid Recap: NIU loses 28-24 to ISU after Dickens’ interception

DeKALB, IL- NIU football (0-1) hosted the Illinois State University Redbirds (2-0) for their home opener on Saturday. First Quarter Redshirt senior quarterback Jalen Macon started under center for the Huskies again this week. After choosing to receive the first kick, the NIU offense quickly gained a little momentum until a penalty on redshirt junior center Landon Hron. The next play, Macon threw a pick-6 to ISU sophomore defensive back Jack Oliv…

Redbird rewind: ISU outlasts Northern Illinois for 4th FBS victory under Spack

In a game filled with momentum swings, nationally ranked FCS Illinois State slipped past FBS Northern Illinois Saturday night in DeKalb.

Late Touchdown Propels No. 4 Illinois State to 28-24 Road Win Over FBS Northern Illinois

DEKALB, Ill. – Illinois State jumped out to a 21-0 lead on the road at Northern Illinois early in the second quarter, however the Huskies rallied to score 24 unanswered points to take the lead over the Redbirds in the fourth quarter. The Redbirds did not flinch though and scored a late touchdown on a 16-yard pass from Gage Roy to Alex Herrera to take the lead before a leaping interception by Doreon Dubose sealed the victory for the Redbirds (3-0…

Huskies Fall in Home Opener - NIU Athletics

DEKALB, Ill. – A late touchdown lifted Illinois State to a 28-24 victory over the Northern Illinois University Huskies on Saturday night (Sept. 12) at Huskie Stadium. NIU scored 24 consecutive points before the late score gave the Redbirds the victory.