Northern Illinois Huskies
2024 Season Results

Northern Illinois Huskies — 2024 Season Review

The Northern Illinois Huskies completed the 2024 season with a 8-5 overall record under head coach Thomas Hammock, navigating a solid campaign as a member of the MAC. The program averaged 24.5 points per game while allowing 18.5 points per contest across 13 games.

Among the standout results were a 54-15 victory at home against Western Illinois Leathernecks, a 34-20 victory at home against Massachusetts Minutemen, and a 42-28 victory on the road against Western Michigan Broncos. These performances illustrated the depth and determination that characterized the Northern Illinois Huskies throughout the 2024 campaign.

The setbacks included a narrow 23-25 defeat to Ball State Cardinals and a narrow 20-23 defeat to Buffalo Bulls. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

The Northern Illinois Huskies went 4-4 in MAC competition during 2024, battling through a demanding conference slate that featured several tightly contested games. Every week in the MAC presented a unique challenge that shaped the identity of the program based in DeKalb, IL.

The season concluded with a postseason appearance: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: W 28-20. The bowl experience served as both a reward for the regular season and a launching point for the program's ambitions heading into the following year.

The Northern Illinois Huskies finished 4-2 in home games and 3-3 away from home during the 2024 season. The split between home and road performance provided insight into the team's ability to handle different environments throughout the schedule.

The offensive production remained consistent throughout the year, with 158 points in the first half and 161 in the second half of the schedule. Defensively, the unit allowed 18.5 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2024 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the Northern Illinois Huskies posted a 8-5 record in 2024, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 13 games, the team outperformed opponents with a scoring margin of +6.0 points per game. These results positioned the program for future success.