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Roster Snapshot
#80 Braylon Agee
WR · 1 yrs
#10 Bryshawn Brown
QB · 1 yrs
#94 Brendan Alexander
DT · 1 yrs
#58 Christopher Allen
DT · 4 yrs
Full Season Schedule & Results
12 Games| Date | Opponent | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Week 1
|
@
#22IOWA
Iowa Hawkeyes
📺 BTN
|
L 0 - 40 |
|
Week 2
|
vs
ILST
Illinois State Redbirds
📺 MW+
|
L 24 - 28 |
|
Week 3
|
@
ARIZ
Arizona Wildcats
📺 TNT
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 4
|
@
GAST
Georgia State Panthers
📺 ESPN+
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 6
|
vs
AFA
Air Force Falcons
📺 CBSSN
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 7
|
@
WYO
Wyoming Cowboys
📺 CW
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 8
|
vs
HAW
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
📺 MW+
|
10/24 - TBD |
|
Week 9
|
@
UNLV
UNLV Rebels
📺 CBSSN
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 10
|
@
SJSU
San José State Spartans
📺 MW+
|
11/7 - TBD |
|
Week 11
|
vs
NEV
Nevada Wolf Pack
📺 MW+
|
11/14 - TBD |
|
Week 12
|
@
NDSU
North Dakota State Bison
📺 CW
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 13
|
vs
UTEP
UTEP Miners
📺 MW+
|
11/28 - TBD |
Northern Illinois Huskies Roster & Depth Chart
Head Coach: Rob HarleyOffense (50)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
|
Braylon Agee
#80
6' 4", 200 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
|
Bryshawn Brown
#10
6' 6", 200 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
QB |
La'Don Bryant
#0
6' 4", 204 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Tyler Chambers
#76
6' 5", 300 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Tavaris Coles
#12
6' 3", 190 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Reginald Craig
#32
5' 11", 210 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
RB |
|
20
Jaidaun Cranford
#20
5' 9", 190 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
RB |
Brady Davidson
#2
6' 5", 230 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
QB |
Taron Dickens
#5
5' 11", 180 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
QB |
George Dimopoulos
#9
6' 2", 200 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Justin Faulkner
#81
6' 1", 170 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Jason Fowler
#83
6' 5", 252 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
TE |
Kellen Gamble
#79
6' 5", 268 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Brendan Grabot
#50
6' 3", 308 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Jermaine Green Jr.
#21
6' 0", 195 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Logan Gross
#69
6' 4", 300 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Ben Gustafson
#61
6' 8", 302 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Caleb Haack
#82
6' 9", 250 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
TE |
Devin Habermehl
#49
6' 1", 255 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
TE |
Ean Hamric
#15
6' 1", 200 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
QB |
Daine Hanson
#77
6' 7", 315 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Brady Hasquin
#86
6' 6", 230 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
TE |
Kevin Holmes Jr.
#13
6' 6", 202 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Da'sean Howard
#30
6' 1", 220 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
RB |
Landon Hron
#63
6' 3", 335 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Afy Ibekwe
#6
6' 1", 200 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Asa Johnson
#16
6' 4", 210 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
QB |
Telly Johnson Jr.
#45
5' 11", 215 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
RB |
Tyler Klaner
#89
6' 4", 260 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
TE |
Cole Latimer
#18
6' 4", 200 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
QB |
Kenji Lewis
#4
6' 1", 200 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Ross Liegel
#58
6' 6", 278 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Jalen Macon
#14
6' 5", 230 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
QB |
Lane Mahnesmith
#66
6' 8", 320 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Cian Mahoney
#71
6' 5", 270 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Mason Markel
#72
6' 5", 307 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Kelan McInerney
#19
6' 2", 170 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Zaire McKinney
#88
6' 4", 195 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Ty Mead
#55
6' 2", 296 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Erik Murray
#74
6' 5", 275 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Braden Petzel
#75
6' 9", 290 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Elijah Porter
#24
5' 11", 202 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
RB |
Tyler Rindels
#67
6' 4", 295 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
DeAree Rogers
#1
5' 11", 200 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Liam Russo
#87
6' 5", 250 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
TE |
Samir Senenat
#68
6' 4", 285 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Luke Skartvedt
#53
6' 3", 337 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
OL |
Joe Stein
#85
6' 6", 252 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
TE |
Rickey Taylor Jr.
#3
6' 1", 180 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Cam Thompson
#7
6' 0", 200 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
WR |
Defense (44)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
|
Brendan Alexander
#94
6' 2", 270 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DT |
|
Christopher Allen
#58
6' 4", 302 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DT |
Malik Armstrong
#14
6' 0", 192 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
S |
Jordan Bellamy
#55
6' 2", 314 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DT |
James Bradley
#19
6' 5", 250 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DE |
Charles Brooks III
#53
6' 5", 242 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DE |
Montrel Canion
#0
6' 2", 295 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DT |
Kyon Conyers
#16
5' 11", 195 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
S |
Micah Cook
#87
6' 6", 251 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DE |
Justus Donahoo
#17
6' 1", 195 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DB |
Andruw Ellis
#30
6' 0", 196 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
S |
Yassine Falke
#5
6' 3", 190 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
CB |
Cristian Harkins
#35
6' 0", 185 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
CB |
Justin Harris
#7
6' 4", 202 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
S |
Ryan Hassett
#95
6' 4", 275 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DT |
Jvon Hatcher
#91
6' 2", 259 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DT |
Eliot Hummer
#47
6' 2", 230 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
LB |
Avery Jones
#2
6' 0", 195 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DB |
Brady Kerperin
#25
6' 2", 230 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
LB |
Deacon King
#23
6' 1", 227 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
LB |
JT King
#97
6' 4", 240 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DE |
Liam Lindo
#3
6' 3", 200 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
CB |
James Little IV
#4
5' 11", 181 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
CB |
Cooper Mau
#8
6' 1", 225 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
LB |
Jacob McGhee
#92
6' 2", 316 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DT |
Zach Morrisroe
#54
6' 2", 300 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DT |
Jack Murray
#44
6' 2", 236 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
LB |
Jashawn Nelson
#6
6' 2", 220 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
LB |
Trenton Nixon
#45
6' 2", 245 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DE |
Joseph Nnamuchi
#56
6' 7", 258 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DE |
|
33
Ross Odgen
#33
6' 3", 215 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
LB |
Fawzy Omotoso
#93
6' 3", 251 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DE |
Trey Porter
#27
6' 0", 211 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
LB |
Dev'ion Reynolds
#9
6' 1", 190 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
CB |
Terry Robinson
#72
6' 3", 270 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DT |
Keagan Ruane-Martino
#22
5' 11", 183 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
S |
Matthew Scarlett
#50
6' 3", 285 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DT |
Champ Smith III
#31
6' 2", 190 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
S |
Mathias Smith-Davis
#13
6' 1", 240 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DE |
Kole Sneed
#90
6' 2", 255 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DE |
Tyrese Stanley
#26
6' 2", 200 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
S |
Darrius Summers III
#24
6' 4", 245 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DE |
Jay'shon Thomas
#18
6' 4", 246 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DE |
Austin Tillman
#21
5' 11", 190 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
DB |
Special Teams (6)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
Jason Evans
#43
5' 10", 229 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
LS |
Jake Ference
#36
6' 0", 195 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
P |
|
35
Carter Klementzos
#35
5' 11", 180 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
P |
JJ Schlenhardt
#33
5' 11", 185 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
PK |
Ryan Short
#39
6' 0", 185 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
PK |
Troy Stumbaugh
#41
5' 9", 195 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Northern Illinois
|
LS |
Northern Illinois Huskies Statistics & League Rankings
Official ESPN statistical splitPassing
Completion Percentage
66.7
Completions
36
Interception Percentage
5.60
Interceptions
3
Longest Pass
36
Net Passing Yards
309
Net Passing Yards Per Game
154.5
Passing Attempts
54
Passing Touchdown %
1.90
Passing Touchdowns
1
Passer Rating
109.5
Total Sacks
9
Sack Yards Lost
61
Yards Per Pass Attempt
5.7
Passing Yards
309
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
Team Games Played
2
Yards Per Game
214.0
Total Points Per Game
12.0
Total Points
24
Total Touchdowns
3
Passing Yards Per Game
154.5
Comp-Att
36-54
Sacks-Yards Lost
9-61
Rushing
Rushing Attempts
67
Rushing Yards
119
Yards Per Rush Attempt
1.8
Long Rushing
18
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
Rushing Touchdowns
1
Rushing Yards Per Game
59.5
Rushing Fumbles
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
Rushing 1st downs
11
Team Games Played
2
Total Yards
428
Total Offensive Plays
130
Total Points Per Game
12.0
Total Points
24
Total Touchdowns
3
Receiving
Receptions
36
Receiving Targets
0
Receiving Yards
309
Receiving Yards
309
Receiving Touchdowns
1
Long Reception
36
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
Receiving Yards Per Game
154.5
Receiving Fumbles
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
Receiving Yards After Catch
173
Receiving First Downs
12
Team Games Played
2
Yards Per Reception
8.6
Total Points Per Game
12.0
Total Points
24
Total Touchdowns
3
Miscellaneous
Total 1st downs
27
Rushing 1st downs
11
Passing 1st downs
12
1st downs by penalty
4
Third Down Conversions
9
Third Down Attempts
30
3rd down %
30.00
Fourth Down Conversions
1
First Downs Attempts
2
4th down %
50.00
Total Penalties
16
Total Penalty Yards
146
Possession Time Seconds
1652
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
Total Takeaways
3
Total Giveaways
4
Turnover Ratio
-1
3rd down efficiency
9-30
4th down efficiency
1-2
Total-Yards
16-146
Defense
Solo Tackles
76
Assist Tackles
62
Total Tackles
138
Sacks
3
Sack Yards
21
Stuffs
13
Passes Defended
0
Average Interception Yards
10.0
Long Interception
30
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
Kicks Blocked
1
Tackles For Loss
8
Team Games Played
2
Defensive Interceptions
Interceptions
3
Interception Yards
30
Interception Touchdowns
1
INT: Total
3-30
General
Fumbles
1
Forced Fumbles
0
Fumbles Recovered
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
Games Played
2
Fumbles-Lost
1-1
Returning
Kick Returns
4
Kick Return Yards
54
Yards Per Kick Return
13.5
Long Kick Return
19
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
Punt Returns
4
Punt Return Yards
59
Yards Per Punt Return
14.8
Long Punt Return
26
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
Team Games Played
2
Punt: Total
4-59
Kicking
Field Goal Made
1
Field Goal Attempts
1
Field Goal Percentage
100.0
Long Field Goal Made
40
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
0
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
0
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
1
Field Goal Attempts 50+
0
Extra Points Made
3
Extra Point Attempts
3
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
Field Goals Made 20-29
0
Field Goals Made 30-39
0
Field Goals Made 40-49
1
Field Goals Made 50+
0
Total Kicking Points
6
Team Games Played
2
Touchback Percentage
80
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
Kickoff Returns
0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
FG: Good-Attempts
1-1
Punting
Punts
16
Punt Yards
677
Long Punt
55
Gross Average Punt Yards
42.3
Net Average Punt Yards
42.3
Punts Blocked
0
Punts Inside 20
0
Touchbacks
2
Fair Catches
3
Punt Returns
5
Punt Return Yards
0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
Team Games Played
2
Punt: Total Yards
16-677
Scoring
Rushing Touchdowns
1
Receiving Touchdowns
1
Return Touchdowns
0
Total Touchdowns
2
Field Goals
1
Kick Extra Points
3
Total Two Point Conversions
0
Total Points
24
Total Points Per Game
12.0