DeKALB — The NIU football team challenged the Utah Utes in the first half but failed to score in the second half, falling 35-17 to the 13th ranked team in the country Saturday.
The Huskies were still in the game at halftime, down 21-17. NIU’s offense picked up only three first downs in the second half and failed to move the ball past the Utah 48-yard line.
Head Football Coach Thomas Hammock said he expected NIU to compete with Utah for all four quarters and is disappointed in letting the game slip away late.
