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Northern Illinois Huskies 2026 Preview

Northern Illinois went 3-9 (2-6 in the Mountain West). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.

2025 record
3-9
Conference
Mountain West
Preseason rank
Unranked
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What changed for Northern Illinois in 2026

By Kyle Kommes · co-host of Play Me or Fade Me · from his 2026 College Football Guide, as of July 23, 2026
  • First season in new conference (Previously in MAC)
  • New head coach in Rob Harley (Northern Illinois Defensive Coordinator)
  • New offensive coordinator in Tony Petersen (Illinois State Offensive Coordinator)
  • Starting QB from last season is gone. Western Carolina transfer Taron Dickens is expected to start (3,508 yards, 38 TDs, 2 INTs)
  • Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup RB Telly Johnson Jr. is expected to start (712 yards, 4 TDs)
  • Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season returns in DeAree Rogers (506 yards, 3 TDs)
  • Returning two starting offensive lineman
  • No defensive starters from last season return. All projected starters have less than 20 tackles each. Lafayette transfer S Avery Jones is projected to make an impact (3 INTs)
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Northern Illinois Huskies 2026 schedule

GameOpponentSite
1Iowa vs. Illinois StateAway
2ArizonaAway
3Georgia StateAway
4Air ForceHome
5WyomingAway
6HawaiiHome
7UNLVAway
8San Jose StateAway
9NevadaHome
10North Dakota StateAway
11UTEPHome

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Northern Illinois Huskies betting FAQ

What is the Northern Illinois Huskies 2026 schedule?

Northern Illinois Huskies play 11 games in 2026, 4 at home. They open against Iowa vs. Illinois State. The full schedule is listed on this page.

Are the Northern Illinois Huskies ranked in the 2026 preseason?

Northern Illinois is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.

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