NORTHERN ILLINOIS (0-0) at MINNESOTA (0-0)

When: Saturday, August 30 @ 6:00 p.m. CT

Where: HHH Metrodome

TV: Big Ten Network

Radio: WLBK-1360 & WYLL-1160 (due to Sox conflict)

GAMEDAY:

Stadium Information

Stadium Seating Chart

Fan Guide

NIU Weekly Release and Depth Chart

Minnesota Weekly Release and Depth Chart

Alumni Association Pre-Game Reception - $50

BARS NEAR HOTEL:

Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery - 1/2 block from hotel

Sgt. Preston's - 1/2 block

Bullwinkle's Saloon - 1/2 block

The Corner Bar - 1/2 block

Red Sea - 1/4 mile

Acadia Cafe - 1/4 mile

Maxwell's American Pub - 1/4 mile

Grumpy's Bar and Grill - 1/4 mile

BARS ON CAMPUS:

Big 10 Restaurant & Bar - 1 mile from hotel

Sally's Saloon & Eatery - 1 mile

Stub & Herbs Bar - 1 mile

The Library - 1 mile

BARS DOWNTOWN:

Matty B's Urban Bar and Restaurant - 3/4 mile from hotel

Hubert's Bar & Restaurant - 3/4 mile (next to HHH Dome)

Kieran's Pub - 1 mile

The Little Wagon - 1 mile

Keegan's Irish Pub - 1 mile

Brother's Bar & Grill - 1.5 miles

Drink - 1.5 miles

Rosen's Bar & Grill - 1.5 miles

The Local Irish Pub - 1.5 miles

Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - 1.5 miles

Dan Kelly's Bar & Grill - 1.5 miles

Brit's Pub - < 2 miles

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Holiday Inn Minneapolis - Metrodome

Directions from DeKalb

Minneapolis Weather

Mall of America

NORTHERN ILLINOIS FACTS:

Location: DeKalb, IL

Founded: 1895

Enrollment: 25,208

Nickname: Huskies

Colors: Cardinal and Black

Conference: Mid-American Conference

Stadium: Huskie Stadium (1965)

Capacity: 24,000

First Year of Football: 1899

All Time Football Record: 488-443-50

All Time vs Minnesota: 0-1

Last meeting (1988 at Minnesota): Minnesota 31-20

Coach: Jerry Kill (First year at NIU)

MINNESOTA FACTS:

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Founded: 1851

Enrollment: 51,175

Nickname: Golden Gophers

Colors: Maroon and Gold

Conference: Big Ten

Stadium: HHH Metrodome (1982)

Capacity: 63,669

First Year of Football: 1882

All Time Football Record: 628=451-44

Coach: Tim Brewster (1-11 at Minnesota)

MINNESOTA LINKS:

Football Website

Roster

Schedule/Results

News

Season Statistics (2007)