The NIU football team is getting national recognition for their recent play after beating four out of their last five Big-ten teams they have faced, most recently the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The Football Writer’s Association of America announced Monday they ranked the Huskies as the National football team of the week, which is NIU’s first selection in the school’s history.
“It’s pretty incredible,” said Max Scharping, redshirt junior offensive lineman. “I just learned about it [Monday], but it’s a really cool recognition for our university and for our football team specifically.”
In the Nebraska game, senior cornerback Shawun Lurry took a 87-yard interception return back for a touchdown, making his second career interception return for a touchdown.