TAMPA, Fla. – Things went from bad to worse for the Northern Illinois football team on Saturday night.
The Huskies struggled on defense against a talented South Florida offense and lost 48-17 at Raymond James Field in Tampa, Florida. However, the loss stings even more after starting quarterback Drew Hare went down with what appeared to be a left ankle injury in the third quarter.
Facing a first down on the NIU 3-yard line, Hare kept the ball on a running play and was tackled for a 2-yard loss – as his ankle bent violently and he was taken off the field on a cart.