Eddie Carifio

In the latest installment of our series looking at the favorite calls of football coaches' careers, Michael Thorgeson describes a pivotal halftime adjustment that turned the tide against Andrew that not only secured an upset but turned out to have major playoff implications.

In the latest installment of our series looking at the favorite calls of football coaches' careers, G-K coach Cam Davekos recalls going against his team’s tendencies for a touchdown in a playoff win against St. Francis in a 2021 second-round game.

In the latest installment of our series looking at the favorite calls of football coaches' careers, Hiawatha’s Kenny McPeek talks about how a decision to downside at nose tackle led to a furious comeback.

In the first installment of our series looking at the favorite calls of football coaches' careers, current DeKalb coach Derek Schneeman reflects on the game-changing two-point conversion that secured a playoff victory in 2014 in his first year as a head coach with Fieldcrest.

NIU AD Sean Frazier calls joining the Mountain West for football only the beach house. Joining the Horizon League for most non-football sports is the lake house. Those assets should help the university increase its revenue, a necessity in a post-House settlement world.

As NIU prepares to compete in the Mountain West, athletic director Sean Frazier champions the resilience of smaller schools in college athletics, emphasizing unity among Group of 6 schools to navigate an increasingly competitive landscape shaped by evolving NCAA policies.

Northern Illinois University is navigating a seismic shift in college athletics, as athletic director Sean Frazier seeks to balance historic ideals with new revenue-sharing opportunities, following the House vs. NCAA settlement that permits athletes to be compensated directly.

In an accelerated two-week summer season, Kaneland volleyball's new dynamics unfold as seniors cultivate leadership and chemistry.

Developing young players while continuing to adapt to new offensive and defensive schemes were the focus of NIU's first fall practice on Wednesday.

As Sycamore gears up for the football season, senior Griffin Larsen steps into the quarterback role amid significant roster changes. With a strong offensive line and emerging talent, the Spartans are optimistic as summer practices wrap up.

As summer workouts and games wind down for the Sycamore volleyball, two things have become apparent to the players and coach Jennifer Charles. This team is very good on the offensive end, and they are very close off the court. And those two things are directly related.

As the DeKalb volleyball team enters its second set of summer workouts under coach Keith Foster, the focus has been on becoming a more aggressive, more confident team. With the season set to start in a month, the Barbs are optimistic for what they can accomplish this year.

NIU was picked fifth Thursday in the MAC preseason coaches poll. Last week in Chicago, NIC coach Thomas Hammock talked about why he felt preseason polls are outdated in the current college football landscape.

As Sycamore's soccer team gears up for a new season, senior Noah Daykin is ready to embrace a pivotal role in the middle, aiming to transform adversity into leadership as the Spartans seek to build on last year.

DeKalb senior Owen Sisson, a 6-1.5, 270-pound lineman bound for Minnesota State, faces a daunting season ahead, balancing dual roles while tackling formidable competition. With aspirations to revive the Barbs' playoff hopes, his tenacity and explosiveness become key.