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Northern Illinois University football recruiting info

Northern Illinois University is a NCAA FBS program in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) based in Dekalb, Illinois. Use this page to review coaches, recruiting actions, camps, and nearby programs in the same state.

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Illinois NCAA FBS Mid-American Conference (MAC)

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Coaches listed

Head coaches

Coordinators

Position coaches

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Dj Bland

Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks/Pass Defense Coordinator

Emaildb*****@ni**.edu

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Cory Connolly

Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers

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Tony Petersen

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

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Quinn Sanders

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Emailjs******@ni**.edu

X / Twitter@FB******

Ty Boles

Assistant Coach/Running Backs

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Rob Harley

Interim Head Coach

Emailrh******@ni**.edu

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Joseph Hawkins

Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers

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Brayden Patton

Assistant Coach/Tight Ends

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Justin Robinson

Assistant Coach/Defensive Tackles

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Kai Ross

Assistant Coach/Safeties

Emailkr****@ni**.edu

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Kyle Keeton

Director of Player Personnel

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A Sebastiano

Assistant Director of Football Operations/Video

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Andy Wang

General Manager

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FAQs

Quick answers for families researching football programs, coaching staffs, and recruiting fit.

How many football coaches does Northern Illinois University have?

Northern Illinois University has 13 football coaches on staff.

What division is Northern Illinois University football?

Northern Illinois University competes in NCAA FBS football.

How do I contact Northern Illinois University football coaches?

SCOUT provides direct email addresses for 11 of 13 coaches at Northern Illinois University. You can also visit their recruiting questionnaire at https://www.fieldlevel.com/niu/football/recruiting.

What conference is Northern Illinois University in?

Northern Illinois University plays in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

Does Northern Illinois University offer football scholarships?

Northern Illinois University competes at the FBS level where teams can offer athletic scholarships, traditionally up to 85 scholarship players.

School snapshot

Academic and campus context helps families narrow down realistic football fit before sending outreach.

School type

Public

HBCU

Enrollment

13,534

Undergrad enrollment

10,275

Acceptance rate

71%

In-state cost

$12,700

Recruiting actions

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Questionnaire

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Athletics site

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NIU JUNIOR HUSKIES SUMMER CAMP SESSION I

Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026

DeKalb, IL

Whether a seasoned player or new to the game, this camp is for you.

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