The 1972 Northern Illinois Huskies football team represented Northern Illinois University as an independent during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. Led by second-year head coach Jerry Ippoliti, the Huskies compiled a record of 7–4. Northern Illinois played home games at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois.
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 9 | 1:30 p.m. | Illinois State | | W 21–7 | 13,887 | |
September 16 | 1:30 p.m. | at Wisconsin | | L 7–31 | 62,710 | |
September 23 | 1:30 p.m. | Western Michigan | | L 10–14 | 7,066 | |
September 30 | 12:30 p.m. | at Marshall | | W 24–7 | 11,350 | |
October 7 | 1:30 p.m. | Xavier | | W 20–7 | 6,282 | [1] |
October 14 | 3:30 p.m. | at Idaho | | L 13–31 | 7,000 | [2] |
October 21 | 1:30 p.m. | West Texas State | | W 17–8 | 2,480 | [3] |
October 28 | 1:30 p.m. | Kent State | | W 28–7 | 12,126 | |
November 4 | 6:30 p.m. | at Toledo | | W 30–7 | 12,741 | |
November 11 | 1:30 p.m. | Fresno State | | L 6–9 | 6,696 | [4] |
November 17 | 10:00 p.m. | at Long Beach State | | W 22–13 | 2,552–4,000 | [5][6][7] |
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References
- ^ "Kellar ruins XU in one-man show". The Cincinnati Enquirer. October 8, 1972. Retrieved January 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Payne, Bob (October 15, 1972). "Rembert's late runs lift Idaho". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. 1, sports.
- ^ "West Texas loses, 17–8". The Odessa American. October 22, 1972. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Sears, Tom (November 13, 1972). "Huskies' Streak Ends". Daily Chronicle. De Kalb, Illinois. p. 8. Retrieved May 24, 2025 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ McCormmack, Jim (November 17, 1972). "49ers, No. Illinois match 'super backs' at Anaheim". Independent. Long Beach, California. p. S1. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ McCormmack, Jim (November 17, 1972). "49ers battle at Big A (continued)". Independent. Long Beach, California. p. S2. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Long Beach State Loses". The Sun-Telegram. San Bernardino, California. November 18, 1972. p. D4. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "1972 Northern Illinois Huskies Schedule and Results". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ "Schedule/Results (1972 Northern Illinois)". NCAA Statistics. National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
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Culture & lore |
- "Huskie Fight Song"
- Huskie Band
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People | |
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National championship seasons in bold |