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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • FREEP.COM
ROCKY LOMBARDI #12 - QUARTERBACK - NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES
Detroit Free Press NIU QB Rocky Lombardi is coming back to the Big House to face Michigan football on Saturday. In October, he and MSU stunned U-M in a huge upset.
Throw three INT vs. Wyoming Lombardi went 19-for-36 for 233 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions against Wyoming on Saturday.
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
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
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
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
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
Ohio State among 5 Big Ten teams auditioning quarterbacks
Nine of the 14 Big Ten football teams appear set at quarterback heading into the fallAPRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MSU's competition between Russo, Thorne just getting started
Anthony Russo transferred from Temple to Michigan State and is now competing to be the Spartans’ starting quarterbackAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MSU quarterback Rocky Lombardi looks to transfer Rocky Lombardi, the quarterback who led Michigan State to its two victories, is looking to transfer to another school.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
MSU quarterback Rocky Lombardi looks to transfer EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Rocky Lombardi, the quarterback who led Michigan State to its two victories, is looking to transfer to another sc...
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Michigan State football: Rocky Lombardi enters transfer portal, but where could he go? Former Michigan State football starting quarterback Rocky Lombardi is looking for a new home after entering the transfer portal after losing...
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
MSU Football QB Rocky Lombardi, LB Jeslord Boateng enter transfer portal The transfer portal giveth and the transfer portal taketh away. Michigan State landed a new starting running back and possibly a new startin...
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Penn State, Michigan State close out tough regular seasons
Sean Clifford is grateful that the faces he’s been able to see and interact with in person have stayed close this seasonDECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michigan State football's quarterback spot in flux again after Rocky Lombardi injury Rocky Lombardi's poor performance, apparent head injury muddies Michigan State football's QB spot ahead of game vs. Penn State.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • FREEP.COM
No. 3 Ohio State has no problem with Spartans in 52-12 win
Justin Fields threw for two touchdowns and Haskell Garrett scored on an interception to lift No. 3 Ohio State to an easy 52-12 victory over Michigan StateDECEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WATCH: Rocky Lombardi taken out of game after head injury The Spartans have gotten off to a rough start against the Buckeyes. Now they have lost their quarterback for the game. On a 2nd down, late i...
DECEMBER 5, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
No. 3 Ohio State hoping for return to field against Spartans
The first step for No. 3 Ohio State is showing up at Michigan State this weekendDECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rocky Lombardi: Ohio State can give Michigan State 'all we can handle' With Saturday's game still in limbo, Michigan State football QB Rocky Lombardi said No. 4 Ohio State \
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • FREEP.COM
Spartans tough in underdog role and here comes No. 3 Ohio St
One thing is true at Michigan State under new coach Mel Tucker: The Spartans have been a dangerous underdogDECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michigan State football QB Rocky Lombardi wasn't perfect, but he delivered Michigan State football's Rocky Lombardi completed 11 of 27 passes for 167 yards, and added 10 carries for 65 yards in the Spartans' upset w...
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • FREEP.COM
Michigan State football's Rocky Lombardi breaks down win vs. Wildcats Michigan State football quarterback Rocky Lombardi threw for two touchdowns in the Spartans' 29-20 win over Northwestern on Saturday, Nov. 2...
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • FREEP.COM
Michigan St holds off No. 11 Northwestern for a 29-20 win
Matt Coghlin made a tiebreaking 48-yard field goal with 3:35 left, and Michigan State handed No. 11 Northwestern its first loss of the season with a 29-20 victoryNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unbeaten Northwestern rolls into matchup with Michigan State
If No. 11 Northwestern wins this weekend at Michigan State, there may be no denying that something special is happeningNOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Uncertainty returns to Michigan State's QB situation
Four games into the season, Michigan State might be back to square one at quarterbackNOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
