Northern Illinois returns to Lincoln with a 1-1 record after losing to Utah 35-17 last Saturday. In the season opener, the Huskies beat 1-AA Illinois State 24-10. Cal graduate transfer Ross Bowers took over the starting quarterback job in the preseason, unseating returning starter Marcus Childers. Bowers gives Northern Illinois a better passing game; against the Utes, Bowers completed 20 of 29 passes for 229 yards and a touchdown with one interception. Against Illinois State, junior college transfer Tyrice Richie was the leading receiver with 102 yards but against Utah, senior Spencer Tears was the main weapon, catching five passes including a 74 yard touchdown pass.
Reviewing the 2019 Northern Illinois Huskies
