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The Northern Illinois Huskies football team represents Northern Illinois University in college football.
They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
Northern Illinois plays their home games at Huskie Stadium, located on the Northern Illinois University campus.
The Huskies have a successful football program, with multiple conference championships and bowl game appearances.
In 2012, Northern Illinois achieved their first-ever BCS bowl game appearance, participating in the Orange Bowl.
Michael Turner, a former Northern Illinois running back, had a successful NFL career as a Pro Bowl running back for the San Diego Chargers and Atlanta Falcons.
The Huskies have a heated rivalry with the Toledo Rockets, known as the "Battle of the Bricks."
Northern Illinois has had a number of notable head coaches, including Joe Novak, who led the program to multiple conference championships.
The team's mascot is named "Mission," an energetic and spirited husky who rallies fans during games and events.
Northern Illinois has a strong tradition of producing talented players, with several alumni going on to play in the NFL.