The Daily Chronicle: Northern Illinois returns to winning form

In the 100th Homecoming game, the Huskies had a dominating effort, hammering Temple 43-21 before 27,039 fans at Huskie Stadium.

On a day when past alumni, such as New Orleans Saints nose guard and former Huskie Hollis Thomas in attendance, the Huskies provided ample highlights to fill this week's Inside Huskie Sports television show.

The Daily Chronicle: English pounds Owls

The Daily Chronicle: Huskie Notes

The Chicago Sun-Times: NIU trounces Temple but slips in MAC West

Technically, the Mid-American Conference horizontal remained on hold as NIU rolled out to a 40-0 lead against winless Temple that carried to a 43-21 victory in front of 27,039 at Huskie Stadium. Wolfe was limited to 45 rushing yards in a blowout-shortened afternoon. The victory didn't count in the MAC standings because the Owls (0-8) are an ''affiliate'' member that won't play a full-fledged conference schedule until next season.

The Philadelphia Enquirer: Owls dig hole that's too deep to overcome

"Obviously, I'm disappointed with the outcome today, but the kids are starting to develop the will to compete under any circumstances," Temple coach Al Golden said. "They were a little tougher than us, a little deeper than us, and a better football team than us today. But we're going to come up from here two years from now with the same team."

"Our defense came out physical today and ready to play, and we did a good job on Garrett Wolfe," Golden said. "But too many of their drives started at our end of the field."

The Daily Herald: With no room to run, NIU takes to the air

Temple’s defense made sure to have extra defenders shadow Garrett Wolfe’s every move Saturday.

The Owls’ offense needed a similar strategy against Northern Illinois defensive end Larry English.

The sophomore from Aurora set a Huskies school record for sacks while also forcing a fumble and recovering a fumble — all in the first 21 minutes.

The Beacon News: Huskies' offense takes flight - Wolfe held down again: NIU passes for 377 yards as running game stopped

The Huskies passed for a season-high 377 yards and four touchdowns to celebrate the school's 100th homecoming with a 43-21 victory in front of 27,039 fans at Huskie Stadium. NIU climbs to 5-3 while Temple falls to 0-8 with its 20th straight loss in the non-conference game.