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The 2016 Northern Illinois Huskies football team represented Northern Illinois University as a member of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Rod Carey, the Huskies compiled an overall record of 5–7 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, placing third in the MAC's West Division. The team played home games at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois.

DivisionWest Division
Record5–7 (5–3 MAC)
Headcoach
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2016 Northern Illinois Huskies football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record5–7 (5–3 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorMike Uremovich (1st season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorKevin Kane (1st season)
Base defense3–4
MVPKenny Golladay
Captains
Home stadiumHuskie Stadium
Seasons
 2015
2017 
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2016 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Ohio xy 62  86 
Miami (OH) x 62  67 
Akron 35  57 
Bowling Green 35  48 
Kent State 26  39 
Buffalo 17  210 
West Division
No. 15 Western Michigan xy$ 80  131 
Toledo 62  94 
Northern Illinois 53  57 
Eastern Michigan 44  76 
Central Michigan 35  67 
Ball State 17  48 
Championship: Western Michigan 29, Ohio 23
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll
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Preseason

For the second straight year, the Huskies were picked to finish third in the division in 2016 in the poll released during the 2016 MAC Media Day at Ford Field in Detroit.[1]

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 39:30 p.m.at Wyoming*CBSSNL 34–40 3OT18,483
September 106:30 p.m.at South Florida*CBSSNL 17–4836,557
September 172:30 p.m.San Diego State*CBSSNL 28–4214,513
September 242:30 p.m.No. 13 Western Illinois*
  • Huskie Stadium
  • DeKalb, IL
ESPN3L 23–2815,496
October 12:30 p.m.at Ball StateASNW 31–247,249
October 85:30 p.m.at Western MichiganCBSSNL 30–4528,042
October 152:30 p.m.Central Michigan
  • Huskie Stadium
  • DeKalb, IL
ESPN3L 28–34 3OT8,495
October 222:30 p.m.Buffalo
  • Huskie Stadium
  • DeKalb, IL
ESPN3W 44–711,801
November 17:00 p.m.Bowling Green
  • Huskie Stadium
  • DeKalb, IL
ESPNUW 45–204,790
November 97:00 p.m.vs. Toledo
ESPN2L 24–3110,180[2]
November 167:00 p.m.at Eastern MichiganESPNUW 31–24 OT15,603
November 2511:00 a.m.at Kent StateCBSSNW 31–214,450
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Game summaries

Wyoming

NIU at Wyoming
More information Team, OT ...
Team 1 234OT2OT3OTTotal
NIU 7 677070 34
Wyoming 3 10140076 40
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  • Date: September 3, 2016
  • Location:
    War Memorial Stadium
    Laramie, WY
  • Game start: 10:20 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 4:14
  • Game attendance: 18,483
  • Game weather: Temperature: 57 °F (14 °C) • Wind: SSE 10 mph • Weather: Mostly cloudy
  • Referee: Kevin Hassell
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Dwayne Ballen (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst), Cassie McKinney (sideline)

The Cowboys beat the Huskies in triple overtime, 40–34. NIU quarterback Drew Hare went 24-for-39 for 327 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Receiver Kenny Golladay gained 144 yards on 10 catches with one touchdown and got 82 yards and another touchdown rushing. However, the Huskies had 12 penalties for 108 yards. The game was scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. Mountain Time, but began almost two hours late due to lightning. The game ended at 2:35 a.m. MT, which was 3:35 a.m. for NIU fans back in Illinois.[5][6]

South Florida

NIU at South Florida
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
NIU 0 7010 17
South Florida 14 13147 48
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  • Date: September 10, 2016
  • Location:
    Raymond James Stadium
    Tampa, FL
  • Game start: 7:08 p.m. ET
  • Elapsed time: 3:35
  • Game attendance: 36,557
  • Game weather: Temperature: 88 °F (31 °C) • Wind: E 5 mph • Weather: Mostly cloudy
  • Referee: Tom Stapleton
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Dwayne Ballen (play-by-play), Corey Chavous (analyst)

San Diego State

San Diego State at NIU
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
San Diego State 14 14014 42
NIU 0 7147 28
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  • Date: September 17, 2016
  • Location:
    Huskie Stadium
    DeKalb, IL
  • Game start: 2:37 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:40
  • Game attendance: 14,513
  • Game weather: Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C) • Wind: W 15 mph • Weather: Partly sunny
  • Referee: Scott Campbell
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Ben Holden (play-by-play), Jay Feely (analyst)

Western Illinois

Western Illinois at NIU
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Western Illinois 14 0140 28
NIU 0 7016 23
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  • Date: September 24, 2016
  • Location:
    Huskie Stadium
    DeKalb, IL
  • Game start: 2:30 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:24
  • Game attendance: 15,496
  • Game weather: Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Wind: E 9 mph • Weather: Cloudy
  • Referee: Ron Hudson
  • Television network: ESPN3

Ball State

NIU at Ball State
Bronze Stalk Trophy
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
NIU 10 1407 31
Ball State 10 707 24
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  • Date: October 1, 2016
  • Location:
    Scheumann Stadium
    Muncie, IN
  • Game start: 3:36 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:21
  • Game attendance: 7,249
  • Game weather: Temperature: 63 °F (17 °C) • Wind: WSW 8 mph • Weather: Overcast with showers
  • Referee: Timothy O'Dey
  • Television network: ASN/ESPN3

Western Michigan

NIU at Western Michigan
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
NIU 0 1767 30
Western Michigan 14 71014 45
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  • Date: October 8, 2016
  • Location:
    Waldo Stadium
    Kalamazoo, MI
  • Game start: 6:35 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:41
  • Game attendance: 28,042
  • Game weather: Temperature: 56 °F (13 °C) • Wind: 10 mph • Weather: Clear
  • Referee: Larry Smith
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Ben Holden (play-by-play), Jay Feely (analyst)

Central Michigan

Central Michigan at NIU
More information Team, OT ...
Team 1 234OT2OT3OTTotal
Central Michigan 0 1407076 34
NIU 0 777070 28
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  • Date: October 15, 2016
  • Location:
    Huskie Stadium
    DeKalb, IL
  • Game start: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:33
  • Game attendance: 8,495
  • Game weather: Temperature: 69 °F (21 °C) • Wind: S 20 mph • Weather: Cloudy
  • Referee: Ron Hudson
  • Television network: ESPN3

Buffalo

Buffalo at NIU
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Buffalo 0 700 7
NIU 10 2077 44
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  • Date: October 22, 2016
  • Location:
    Huskie Stadium
    DeKalb, IL
  • Game start: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:12
  • Game attendance: 11,801
  • Game weather: Temperature: 58 °F (14 °C) • Wind: S 14 mph • Weather: Mostly cloudy
  • Referee: Greg Sujack
  • Television network: ESPN3

Bowling Green

Bowling Green at NIU
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Bowling Green 7 670 20
NIU 14 10147 45
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  • Date: November 1, 2016
  • Location:
    Huskie Stadium
    DeKalb, IL
  • Game start: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:31
  • Game attendance: 4,790
  • Game weather: Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Wind: SSW 5 mph • Weather: Clear
  • Referee: Mark Kluczynski
  • Television network: ESPNU

Toledo

Toledo at NIU
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Toledo 0 31414 31
NIU 7 773 24
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  • Date: November 9, 2016
  • Location:
    Guaranteed Rate Field
    Chicago, IL
  • Game start: 7:00 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:39
  • Game attendance: 10,180
  • Game weather: Temperature: 51 °F (11 °C) • Wind: W 5 mph • Weather: Clear
  • Referee: Larry Smith
  • Television network: ESPN2

The Huskies lost to the Rockets 31–24. The loss eliminated Northern Illinois from bowl game eligibility, ending their conference-record streak of eight straight bowl games. NIU had beaten Toledo in their six previous matchups. This was the first football game ever played at Guaranteed Rate Field, the recently renamed stadium of the Chicago White Sox.[7]

Eastern Michigan

NIU at Eastern Michigan
More information Team, OT ...
Team 1 234OTTotal
NIU 0 01777 31
Eastern Michigan 14 7030 24
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  • Date: November 16, 2016
  • Location:
    Rynearson Stadium
    Ypsilanti, MI
  • Game start: 7:02 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:54
  • Game attendance: 15,603
  • Game weather: 46 F Wind: N 5 MPH, Weather: Clear
  • Referee: Ron Hudson
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Kevin Brown (play-by-play), Craig Haubert (analyst)

Kent State

NIU at Kent State
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
NIU 7 01014 31
Kent State 0 777 21
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Postseason awards

All-MAC

More information Team, Player ...
TeamPlayerPositionYear
1st Max Scharping OL SO
Kenny Golladay WR SR
Aregeros Turner Return Spec. SR
2nd Levon Myers OL SR
Joel Bouagnon RB SR
Shawun Lurry DB JR
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