We open as a 7 point underdog at home. We are at home and if we do not play stupid, we can win this game. Our streak has a excellent chance of ending this weekend. Go Huskies!

..BTW, Nevada has a WR transfer from NIU, Gary Givens. He is target often , but does not catch many. Last 2 games target 16 times with 1 catch, last four 31 targets and 8 catches. Just a strange stat, thought I would mention it.

(11-10-2026 11:04 AM)NIU05 Wrote:  We open as a 7 point underdog at home. We are at home and if we do not play stupid, we can win this game. Our streak has a excellent chance of ending this weekend. Go Huskies!

..BTW, Nevada has a WR transfer from NIU, Gary Givens. He is target often , but does not catch many. Last 2 games target 16 times with 1 catch, last four 31 targets and 8 catches. Just a strange stat, thought I would mention it.

Hopefully they'll practice the fake punt. I admire the initiative for going for it but if that play was planned, it was really executed poorly.

Please win. Win this and maybe UTEP, followed by new AD, new Coach - I can finally slow down my drinking....

Looks like Elijah Porter is out. The two deep shows Telly and Jaidaun Cranford at tailback.

(11-10-2026 02:10 PM)NIU1981 Wrote:  Looks like Elijah Porter is out. The two deep shows Telly and Jaidaun Cranford at tailback.

He took a BIG hit, concussion is probably the concern. I like Cranford, may not be the best blocker. I would like to see him in routes and not just flats/screens. He has talent.

They can win this game. Just play like they did against UNLV

(11-10-2026 03:43 PM)NIU05 Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 02:10 PM)NIU1981 Wrote:  Looks like Elijah Porter is out. The two deep shows Telly and Jaidaun Cranford at tailback.

He took a BIG hit, concussion is probably the concern. I like Cranford, may not be the best blocker. I would like to see him in routes and not just flats/screens. He has talent.

He definitely looked like he had a concussion .. once he got hit his body was knocked out …

I would love a win this weekend. if we do win, I will wear my NIU shirts all week here in Reno. LOL

All it takes is stop dropping passes that should be caught. I notice this specifically at the UNLV game. There were easily 5 dropped passes that should have been caught.

That and a couple of sacks on 3rd down. Maybe a turnover or 2. That would be nice.

(11-10-2026 02:10 PM)NIU1981 Wrote:  Looks like Elijah Porter is out. The two deep shows Telly and Jaidaun Cranford at tailback.

I really like cranford and his fit in this offense.

This is going to be a fun game to watch. We actually have a chance. Gary givens revenge game

Feeling a win.

Is it me or could we have a win or two already if it weren't for some dropped passes that hit our guys right in the hands? I've seen several in close games, like nobody-would-drop-that level mistakes.

(11-10-2026 02:10 PM)NIU1981 Wrote:  Looks like Elijah Porter is out. The two deep shows Telly and Jaidaun Cranford at tailback.

Noooooo
Porter was really playing well!

(11-11-2026 11:17 AM)NIUfilmmaker Wrote:  Feeling a win.

Is it me or could we have a win or two already if it weren't for some dropped passes that hit our guys right in the hands? I've seen several in close games, like nobody-would-drop-that level mistakes.

Honestly it feels like 2. The ISU game and UNLV.

Being back at home and the team as a whole has been playing better (believe it or not), I like our chances.

(11-11-2026 03:55 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  

(11-11-2026 11:17 AM)NIUfilmmaker Wrote:  Feeling a win.

Is it me or could we have a win or two already if it weren't for some dropped passes that hit our guys right in the hands? I've seen several in close games, like nobody-would-drop-that level mistakes.

Honestly it feels like 2. The ISU game and UNLV.

Being back at home and the team as a whole has been playing better (believe it or not), I like our chances.

Bad OL and defense as well as continually dropping passes on offense will not allow us to win any games.

Horrible special teams and turnovers cost them the last 2 games. Not starting the right QB cost them the ISU game.

I have tickets but not going to this. Waste of time. Might go to UTEP though because that’s winnable.

(11-11-2026 06:10 PM)Rawdog10 Wrote:  I have tickets but not going to this. Waste of time. Might go to UTEP though because that’s winnable.

Not going to any games after the Air Force game. I don’t like driving over 80 miles to get pissed off, upset, and depressed as hell. This season is over for me. My Saturdays are now spent doing pleasant things that make me happy. If DeKalb wasn’t so far from me, I’d go for the pre-game festivities and then leave and spend time walking on campus. To me, NIU has a beautiful campus that I love.

I’ll see what changes are made in the offseason before I buy any tickets next year. Most likely for 1 or 2 single games.

(11-11-2026 07:12 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(11-11-2026 06:10 PM)Rawdog10 Wrote:  I have tickets but not going to this. Waste of time. Might go to UTEP though because that’s winnable.

Not going to any games after the Air Force game. I don’t like driving over 80 miles to get pissed off, upset, and depressed as hell. This season is over for me. My Saturdays are now spent doing pleasant things that make me happy. If DeKalb wasn’t so far from me, I’d go for the pre-game festivities and then leave and spend time walking on campus. To me, NIU has a beautiful campus that I love.

I’ll see what changes are made in the offseason before I buy any tickets next year. Most likely for 1 or 2 single games.

Does that include the BBKnockers section of a certain website? Or do you prefer going to the arcade of The Grotto?

I haven't seen you make one Grotto joke calendar year 2026 and it's disappointing. Maybe this is a curse!!!

I feel like people are being a bit dismissive of Telly Johnson. The guys leading in yards and yards per rush by a LOT. He's only 35 yards behind Rogers for total yards leader. He will likely end the year sandwiched between Cameron Stingley and Jordan Huff on the all time list. If he comes back next year(4th) he will find himself next to Antario Brown and Chad Spann. A fifth year and only Wolfe, Lynch and Turner are ahead of him.

The guy has been on dog **** offenses his entire time here and put up really good numbers basically all by himself.

(11-11-2026 07:12 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(11-11-2026 06:10 PM)Rawdog10 Wrote:  I have tickets but not going to this. Waste of time. Might go to UTEP though because that’s winnable.

Not going to any games after the Air Force game. I don’t like driving over 80 miles to get pissed off, upset, and depressed as hell. This season is over for me. My Saturdays are now spent doing pleasant things that make me happy. If DeKalb wasn’t so far from me, I’d go for the pre-game festivities and then leave and spend time walking on campus. To me, NIU has a beautiful campus that I love.

I’ll see what changes are made in the offseason before I buy any tickets next year. Most likely for 1 or 2 single games.

I’m in the same boat.

(11-11-2026 03:28 PM)chihuskie Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 02:10 PM)NIU1981 Wrote:  Looks like Elijah Porter is out. The two deep shows Telly and Jaidaun Cranford at tailback.

Noooooo
Porter was really playing well!

I watched a half of the last game, and got the impression Telly is showing signs of wear. If Telly has to sit awhile and Cranford goes down, who is next in line, Romelo Ware? anyone know?