CAN IT GET ANY WORSE?

The Chicago Sun-Times: It's Temple of gloom for NIU

Temple snapped an eight-game losing streak and picked up its first-ever Mid-American Conference victory by slipping past Northern Illinois 16-15 on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Chicago Tribune: Late field goal beats struggling Huskies
-Missed extra points costly as NIU stays winless in league

With backup quarterback Ryan Morris in the game for injured starter Dan Nicholson, Anderson gained 68 of his 163 rushing yards on the Huskies seven-play, 95-yard drive that put NIU ahead for the first time in the second half. But after the score, NIU kicker Chris Nendick missed his second extra point of the game, and Northern Illinois' lead was just two.

The Chicago Tribune: Huskies 2-minute drill

Getting offensive: Justin Anderson has rushed for more than 150 yards in four straight games.

On the defense: Junior Chase Carter recorded his second interception and is the only Huskie with interception-return yards with 120.

The number: 2. Number of missed extra points by Chris Nendick, which allowed Temple to post its one-point victory.

They're still talking about: The fact that the Owls, who had been 4-47 since 2003, were able to snap an eight-game losing streak.

Sick bay: Quarterback Dan Nicholson left the game with an injury.

Audible: Northern Illinois did not allow a first-quarter score for the fourth time this season.

Looking ahead: Next Saturday is a Mid-American West matchup at home at 3 p.m. against Western Michigan.