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Impact The Huskies were in comeback mode in the second half, which fostered a bit more pass volume for Lombardi (for better or worse). Next week against Michigan will be a tough matchup.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES 6-5 · 7TH IN MAC
6-5 · 7TH IN MAC
Next Game vs Central Michigan · Sat 8:30PM
NIU -13.5 TOTAL 45.5
Rocky Lombardi - Throw three INT vs. Wyoming Lombardi went 19-for-36 for 233 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions against Wyoming on Saturday.
Jevyon Ducker - Listed as No. 2 running back Ducker is listed as the Huskies' No. 2 running back for Saturday's game against Wyoming, accordong to Eddie Carifio of the DeKalb Daily Chronicle.
Impact Ducker is listed behind Harrison Waylee, with Clint Ratkovich listed as the No. 1 fullback. Waylee is clearly the lead back for Northern Illinois, but Ducker is a name to stash away in case of injury.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Northern Illinois' Devin Lafayette recovering after severe injury Northern Illinois safety Devin Lafayette was recovering from surgery Sunday after a severe injury suffered in Saturday night’s game against...
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • AJC.COM
Northern Illinois vs. Georgia Tech Football Highlights (2021)
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets - Condensed Game
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Lombardi lifts Northern Illinois past Georgia Tech, 22-21
Rocky Lombardi’s 2-point pass to Tyrice Richie with 38 seconds remaining lifted Northern Illinois to a stunning 22-21 upset win over Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech of the Atlantic Coas...SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clint Ratkovich - Catches TD vs. Georgia Tech Ratkovich had seven carries for 13 yards, along with three catches for 13 yards and a touchdown, on Saturday night against Georgia Tech.
Impact Ratkovich's cut the deficit to one, before a game-winning two-point conversion. He looks to have a decent role in the Huskies' backfield as a dual threat right away.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rocky Lombardi - Comes up clutch vs. Georgia Tech Lombardi went 10-for-16 for 97 yards and two touchdowns, along with the game-winning two-point conversion pass and 22 rushing yards, Saturday night against Georgia Tech.
Impact Lombardi came through in the clutch to win his first start for Northern Illinois. A home game against Wyoming is coming next week.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrice Richie - Catches winning 2-pointer vs. GT Richie had two catches for 31 yards and two carries for 28 yards, along with the game-winning two-point conversion, against Georgia Tech on Saturday night.
Impact Richie and the Huskies' passing game didn't get a lot going against the Yellow Jackets. Next week's matchup against Wyoming looks to be easier.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Harrison Waylee - Nears 150 rush yards vs. GT Waylee had 27 carries for a career-high 144 yards and a touchdown against Georgia Tech on Saturday night.
Impact Waylee was the clearly the Huskies' lead back, and the best thing going offensively in the season opener. He's worthy of fantasy starter consideration next week against Wyoming.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rocky Lombardi - Starts Saturday Lombardi started under center in Saturday's season opener versus Georgia Tech, James Krause of the NIU Northern Star reports.
Impact Lombardi struggled in his time under center at Michigan State, losing his job during the 2020 season to Payton Thorne after posting just a 53.5 completion percentage for 1,090 yards and an 8:9 TD:INT ratio. He endeared himself with the Huskies quickly, earning himself a team captain designation, and will look to get off to a better start in 2021.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Georgia Tech's Sims more confident to face Huskies in opener
Georgia Tech second-year quarterback Jeff Sims is the key to the Yellow Jackets' hopes for improvement as they are set to open their season against Northern IllinoisSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Georgia Tech vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Game Preview Georgia Tech vs Northern Illinois prediction and game preview. Georgia Tech vs Northern Illinois Broadcast Date: Saturday, September 4 Game...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM
Clint Ratkovich - A new multi-purpose weapon? Ratkovich has been lining up in the slot or as a fullback/tight end as fall camp gets going, according to Eddie Carifio of the DeKalb Daily Chronicle.
Impact This may be a little ado about nothing, or it could be the seed of something. In any case there's some early creativity with Ratkovich, a transfer from Western Illinois with two 50-plus catch seasons in his career.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Erin Collins - No. 2 RB at the start of fall camp Collins looks like the Huskies No. 2 running back as fall camp gets going, according to Eddie Carifio of the DeKalb Daily Chronicle
Impact Collins scored four touchdowns in last year's short campaign, as Harrison Waylee emerged as the lead back for the Huskies. That status quo is being maintained early on.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rocky Lombardi - Looks to be QB1 Lombardi is expected to be the starting quarterback for Northern Illinois this season.
Impact Lombardi has established himself during spring practices as the top signal caller going into the season according to head coach Thomas Hammock. At this point, Ethan Hampton will be the backup quarterback. Lombardi is an offseason transfer from Michigan State who was inconsistent during his time with the Spartans. Now he will be given the reigns to lead Northern Illinois in 2021 it appears.
JULY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 11, 2021 • TALLAHASSEE.COM
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APRIL 21, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM
Columbus Scotus' Oakley commits to Northern Illinois, furthering NIU's presence in the state He chose the Huskies over offers from South Dakota, South Dakota State, North Dakota and North Dakota State.
APRIL 7, 2021 • JOURNALSTAR.COM
Columbus Scotus' Oakley commits to Northern Illinois football Columbus Scotus junior wide receiver/tight end Garrett Oakley has committed to Northern Illinois to play college football, announcing his de...
APRIL 7, 2021 • JOURNALSTAR.COM
Scotus' Oakley commits to Northern Illinois football Columbus Scotus junior wide receiver/tight end Garrett Oakley has committed to Northern Illinois to play his college football, announcing hi...
APRIL 7, 2021 • JOURNALSTAR.COM
Why were Cole Tucker and Jared Oliva kept off the Pirates’ alternate training site roster? The Pirates are keeping Cole Tucker and Jared Oliva at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla. for additional “skill development.”
APRIL 3, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Northern Illinois Football Schedule 2021 Northern Illinois Huskies 2021 football schedule, analysis, and what MAC teams they miss. Northern Illinois Football Schedule 2021 – 2021 MA...
MARCH 25, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM
College football’s national signing day: Who will Notre Dame, Northwestern, Illinois and NIU add to their 2021 recruiting classes? While more and more high school prospects are signing during the December early period, Notre Dame, Northwestern, Illinois and Northern Illi...
FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
College football early signing period: Updates on Northwestern, Illinois, Notre Dame and Northern Illinois classes College football’s early signing period opens Wednesday and runs through Friday. We're tracking the signings for Northwestern, Illinois, Not...
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