The Rockford Register Star: Huskies run over Flash for first MAC win
- Anderson surpasses 1,000-yard mark for NIU.

“I’m very proud of the effort today,” head coach Joe Novak said. “The offensive line played great, they’ve gotten better and better as the year has gone on. It was nice to hang in there for the win.”

“The line did a great job,” said (Justin) Anderson, who had two touchdowns on the day. “They gave me the biggest holes to run through that I’ve had all season.”

“We should’ve had a nice halftime lead,” Novak said. “The turnovers are something that’s happened to us all year, but it was nice to see this team respond the way they did.”

The Chicago Tribune: Northern Illinois gets first MAC victory

Two Minute Drill:

Getting offensive: Northern Illinois quarterback Dan Nicholson was 21 of 28 for 275 yards with two touchdowns.

On the defensive: Linebacker John Tranchitella intercepted a Kent State pass on the Huskies' 10-yard line with 1 minute 25 seconds left, thwarting a drive.

The number: 9. Length of the Huskies' winning streak against Kent State when playing in DeKalb.

They're still talking about: NIU winning despite three first-half turnovers, a botched snap on a field-goal attempt and a missed field goal.

Audible: The win broke NIU's five-game losing streak.

Sick bay: Kent State quarterback Giorgio Morgan left in the second quarter and did not return.

Looking ahead: The Huskies visit Navy at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.