Northern Illinois University NCAA News

Undrafted free-agent wide receiver Perez Ashford did not get drafted out of Northern Illinois, but he finds himself in an ideal situation when it comes to making noise in his attempt at an NFL career.

During the rookie minicamp, there was only one spot open for the 49ers roster. The winner ended up being undrafted rookie FB Jason Schepler made an impression last weekend.

Nov 30, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies defensive end Sean Progar celebrates with head coach Dave Doeren after defeating Kent State Golden Flashes 44-37 in double overtime to win the 2012 MAC Championship at Ford Field.

Brampton's Courtney Stephen is one of five members of the Northern Illinois University Huskies senior football class named to the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society from the NFF and the College Hall of Fame.

Thomas made the seemingly ill-advised decision to declare early for the NFL draft following the 2011 season.

Somehow we managed to miss this one, but it looks like Northern Illinois picked up another transfer earlier this month.

Iowa and Northern Illinois will meet in a season opener for the second consecutive season Aug.

You don't have to look far to find out where Naperville North sophomore Rachel Aiardo picked up her love for softball.

USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg counts down to the start of the college football season team by team from No.

The Miami University softball team heads to Firestone Stadium in Akron to attempt to defend its Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship this week.

The Big Ten Network has 12 live prime-time football telecasts in the 2013 season.

In conjunction with the 75th year of the IndyStar Indiana All-Stars, we are counting down the top 75 boys Indiana All-Stars through the years.

Five members of Northern Illinois 2012 football senior class have earned membership in the 2013 NFF Hampshire Honor Society from The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame, marking the most Huskies ever named to the prestigious list in a single year.

TOLEDO, OH Toledo closed out its home schedule with a dominating 9-2 victory against Northern Illinois on Sunday at sunny Scott Park.

Toledo suffered its 11th one-run loss in the opening game of a Friday doubleheader at Northern Illinois, 6-5, before losing steam and falling in the second contest to the Huskies,11-2. The Rockets fall to 15-33 overall and 7-13 in Mid-American Conference play, and will travel to Kalamazoo, Mich.

Toledo suffered a 4-0 setback to Mid-American Conference West Division frontrunner Northern Illinois in Friday's series opener at sunny Scott Park.

Trickett, a junior who was released from his scholarship last month, is on target to graduate this month and will be eligible to play in the fall.

Wide receiver Martel Moore, a former Warren standout, has signed a free-agent deal with the Atlanta Falcons.

Here is the official list: Eastern Kentucky offensive tackle Aaron Adams; Northern Illinois wide receiver Perez Ashford, a Shaker Heights High School graduate; Stephen F. Austin cornerback Josh Aubrey; Notre Dame center Braxston Cave; Youngstown State running back Jamaine Cook, a Midpark High School graduate; Central Arkansas wide receiver ... (more)

Northern Illinois men's basketball head coach Mark Montgomery announced today the addition of Michael Orris to the Huskie basketball program.