The Chicago Tribune: Northern Illinois looking for answers, wins

His Huskies have played well enough to be 2-1 this season. Quarterback Dan Nicholson has emerged as a dangerous offensive threat in a backfield with tailback Justin Anderson. The defense and kicker Chris Nendick have made enough big plays to be winners.

But the real record stands at 0-3, not because the Huskies have been ground under by an opponent, but because they have given up enough big plays to be losers.