Fast facts
League: NCAA Football
Team: Huskies
Head Coach: Sean Frazier
Team Mascot: Victor E. Husky, Mission
Year Opened: 1965
Capacity: 45995
City / State: DeKalb / Illinois
Rivalries & Top Games to Attend
Bronze Stalk Trophy
Rival Team: Ball State Cardinals
The winner between Ball State and Northern Illinois takes home the Bronze Stalk Trophy. The rivalry is among the fiercest in the MAC and often has a conference championship and bowl game implications since in recent years both teams have been among the strongest in the conference. This rivalry dates back to 1941 when the Cardinals and Huskies tied at 6 all and has been going strong ever since with Northern Illinois holding an ever so slim 21-20-1 all-time lead. The battle for the Bronze Stalk Trophy is a can’t miss event for Huskies fans, so make sure to be in attendance when these two bitter rivals get together.
SuperTailgate Awards
Fast facts
League: NCAA Football
Team: Huskies
Head Coach: Sean Frazier
Team Mascot: Victor E. Husky, Mission
Year Opened: 1965
Capacity: 45995
City / State: DeKalb / Illinois