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Northern Illinois Football Team History


Northern Illinois Huskies
Northern Illinois University
 DeKalb, IL
Founded: 1895
Stadium: Huskie Stadium
Capacity: 31,000
Colors: Red & Black
Coach: William Muir
Conference: Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


Select Year:    
1899  <-- 1923 <- 1924 -> 1925 --> 2024
1924 Season Highlights
 William Muir enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Northern Illinois.
 
1924 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Oct. 4  vs. Elmhurst (IL)  45   0   W       
 Thu., Oct. 9  vs. Milton (WI)  17   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 18  @ DePaul  6   9   L       
 Sat., Oct. 25  @ Illinois State  6   9   L       
 Sat., Nov. 1  @ Mount Morris (IL)  0   37   L       
 Sat., Nov. 8  @ Saint Josephs (IN)  42   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 15  vs. Wheaton (IL)  33   14   W       
 Sat., Nov. 22  vs. Eureka (IL)  7   9   L       
 
1924 Season Totals
  Record4-4
  Points Scored156
  Scoring Average19.5
  Points Allowed85
  Defense Average10.6
  Opponents Record0-0
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record3-1
  Away Record1-3
1924 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1924 Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Northern Illinois 4-415685   William Muir

1924 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1924 All Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.