DeKALB — The era of NIU football under Head Coach Thomas Hammock started Saturday with a 24-10 victory over Illinois State University.
Doused in a Gatorade bath by his players after the game, Hammock said he’s proud of his team’s performance through rain showers and the emotional pressure of the season opener.
“We trained all summer for these moments, and these elements,” Hammock said. “I thought our team did a great job not flinching. They handled the moment.”
The Huskies won behind a pair of passing touchdowns from senior quarterback Ross Bowers to junior wide receiver Tyrice Richie, including a 68-yard go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter.