MAC FOOTBALL PREVIEW: #81 Northern Illinois Football 2012 Preview

Northern Illinois had a tremendous season under their first year head coach, and former Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator, Dave Doeren. They won 11 games and ended on a tear, reeling off nine straight victories. The ninth was a dominating, showcasing victory over Arkansas State in the GoDaddy.com bowl. The Huskies are trying to keep their momentum going from last year into their 2012 campaign.  

2011 Record: (11-3, 8-1)
2011 Bowl: GoDaddy.Com Vs Arkansas State 38-20
Coach: Dave Doeren (11-3 at Northern Illinois, 11-3 overall)
Offensive Coordinator: Mike Dunbar
Defensive Coordinator: Jay Niemann, Ryan Nielsen

Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Akeem Daniels, RB, 303 yards
Passing: Jordan Lynch, QB, 246 yards
Receiving: Martel Moore, WR, 747 yards
Tackles: Jimmy Ward, DB, 48
Sacks: Alan Baxter, DL, 4
Interceptions: Rashaan Melvin, DB, 3

Other Key Returnees:  WR Prez Ashford, K Matthew Sims, WR Tommylee Lewis

Key Losses: QB Chandler Harnish, LB Pat Schiller, RB, Jasmin Hopkins

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