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Harbison at his best against Zips, pummels Akron defense

DeKALB — Through the first four games of the season, yards were hard to come by for Tre Harbison. The last four games have been a different story for the redshirt junior running back.

Harbison rushed for just 223 yards in four non-conference games, but when the Huskies moved into their Mid-American Conference play, Harbison found another gear.

Harbison at his best against Zips, pummels Akron defense
Tre Harbison, redshirt junior running back, breaks free on a run Saturday during NIU's 49-0 victory agaisnt Akron at Huskie Stadium.

Harbison, who posted two 100-yard rushing efforts in his first three league games, found the nasty weather brought on by Tropical Storm Olga and the soft University of Akron defense to his liking.