Dave Doeren
NIU’s Doeren Accepts Coaching Job At North Carolina State
Hours after winning his second consecutive MAC Championship, NIU head football coach Dave Doeren has accepted a head coaching position with North Carolina State.
Hoge On College Football: Seriously, What Is Going On In Champaign?
Having co-coordinators in college football is not uncommon, but I’ve never heard of two coordinators splitting up the play-calling by down.
NIU’s Doeren Admits He’s Open To Other Coaching Opportunities
Northern Illinois head coach Dave Doeren is bound to be one of the hottest coaching commodities when more jobs start opening up in the coming weeks.
Northern Illinois Squeaks By Army 41-40
Needing yet another rally with a seesaw road game up for grabs, Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch knew just who to look for. He found him — and just in the nick of time.
NIU Releases Devon Butler After Shooting, Stabbing Incidents
Northern Illinois linebacker Devon Butler will not return to the Huskies this season.
NIU Linebacker Bass Indicted In Ohio
Northern Illinois linebacker Jamaal Bass has been indicted in Ohio on a felonious assault charge on allegations he intentionally ran into the Toledo marching band, knocking down a member, as he took the field when the teams played in November.
Doeren Adds 2 To NIU Coaching Staff
Northern Illinois head coach Dave Doeren filled his vacant offensive coordinator position with a familiar face.
Northern Illinois Signs 31 To Recruiting Class
Northern Illinois head coach Dave Doeren announced the signing of 31 players to his 2012 recruiting class Wednesday.
NIU’s Johnson, Progar Suspended For Bowl Game
Northern Illinois wide receiver Anthony Johnson and defensive end Sean Progar have been suspended for the GoDaddy.com Bowl, the school announced Wednesday.
Harnish Leads NIU To 5th Straight Win
Chandler Harnish threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 151 yards and another score to lead Northern Illinois to a 45-14 win over Bowling Green on Tuesday night.
NIU’s Bass Suspended After Incident With Toledo Band
Northern Illinois head coach Dave Doeren suspended linebacker Jamaal Bass one game Wednesday for making contact with a Toledo band member as the team took the field before Tuesday’s thrilling 63-60 win over the Rockets.
Harnish Throws 6 TDs As Huskies Take Control Of MAC West
Chandler Harnish threw a 4-yard strike to Perez Ashford with 19 seconds left for his sixth touchdown pass of the game, lifting Northern Illinois to a wild 63-60 victory over Toledo on Tuesday night.
No. 7 Badgers Overpower Northern Illinois 49-7
Russell Wilson threw for 347 yards and three scores, Montee Ball rushed for another two touchdowns and No. 7 Wisconsin piled up more than 600 yards of total offense Saturday in a 49-7 rout of Northern Illinois at Soldier Field.
Bielema, Doeren Discuss Soldier Field Showdown
Bret Bielema and Dave Doeren are very close friends, but they aren’t talking. At least until Saturday.
Harnish’s 5 TD Passes Lead NIU Over Army 49-26
Chandler Harnish helped give new Northern Illinois coach Dave Doeren a win in his debut. Harnish tossed a career-high five touchdown passes and rushed for another to lead the Huskies to a 49-26 victory over Army in Doeren’s head coaching debut on Saturday.
NIU Picked To Finish 2nd In MAC West
Despite returning just two starters on defense and facing the task of breaking in a new head coach, expectations for Northern Illinois are still high this season.
NIU Football Player Speaks Out About Shooting
Three days after he was released from the hospital, Northern Illinois University football player Devon Butler was back at school, talking about the shooting that left him critically wounded earlier this month.
NIU Football Player Speaks Out About Shooting
Three days after he was released from the hospital, Northern Illinois University football player Devon Butler was back at school, talking about the shooting that left him critically wounded earlier this month.
NIU’s Butler Upgraded To ‘Serious’ Condition
NIU linebacker Devon Butler has been been upgraded from “critical” to “serious condition, according to officials at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was the victim of an off-campus shooting on Wednesday.
Bowl Preview: Huskies Take On Bulldogs
Northern Illinois had a great season, being just one win away from having the most successful season in the school’s history. They face Fresno State in the Humanitarian Bowl Saturday and the Bulldogs are looking for a third straight victory.



