Northern Illinois University will host the first-ever college football game in the 25-year history of U.S. Cellular Field later this year, it was announced Tuesday.
NIU will play Toledo on Nov. 9 in a matchup of two traditional Mid-American Conference powers in a game billed the "Huskie Chi-Town Showdown."
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“This is a historical moment and an outstanding day,” NIU athletic director Sean Frazier said in a statement. “Our fans have said, come back to Chicago, come to the city.