Before the Wolfpack and the Huskies take the field today at Noon, let’s preview NC State’s opponent: Northern Illinois.
The Huskies enter the contest with a 2-1 record.
In their first game, Northern Illinois beat Western Illinois 54-15. Redshirt Junior Quarterback Ethan Hampton had an insane game, completing 18 of 20 for 328 yards and 5 touchdowns. The Huskies rushed for 328 yards in the contest, with Senior Antario Brown leading the charge with 8 carries for 69 yards. As a team, they had a whopping 706 yards of total offense, and held Western Illinois to 298 yards.