Men's Football
Northern Illinois University
NCAA D1 · Mid-American Conference · Dekalb, ILRealignment pendingPortal active
Developing recruitingRecruits at a top-84% level nationally.
3-9
2025 record
47%
Win rate, 3yr
$14.4k
Avg net price
49%
Grad rate
Developing
Recruiting tier
The program
Under Rob Harley: 3-9 since 2025
Rob Harley, Head coach · 1 season
Assistants: Andy Wang · Angelo Sebastiano · Brayden Patton (Assistant Coach/Tight Ends) · Chris West (Assistant Coach/Defensive Ends) · Cory Connolly (Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers) · DJ Bland · Dan Wolfe · Jake Manning · Joseph Hawkins · Juney Barnett · Justin Robinson (Assistant Coach/Defensive Tackles)
The roster · 2026
Jvon Hatcher
Fr. · Defensive Tackle
Delray Beach, Fla.
Amari Washington
R-Fr. · Defensive Tackle
Bettendorf, Iowa
Jacob McGhee
Jr. · Defensive Tackle
Chicago, Ill.
Jalen Macon
R-Sr. · Quarterback
Nashville, Tenn.
Trey Porter
R-Sr. · Linebacker
Ankeny, Iowa
Kole Sneed
R-Jr. · Defensive End
Oak Park, Ill.
Brady Davidson
So. · Quarterback
Columbia, Mo.
Tyler Chambers
R-Fr. · Offensive Line
Western Springs, Ill.
Zaire McKinney
Fr. · Wide Receiver
Michigan City, Ind.
Cam Thompson
R-Sr. · Wide Receiver
Boardman, Ohio
Jason Fowler
R-So. · Tight End
Skokie, Ill.
La'Don Bryant
R-So. · Wide Receiver
Savannah, Ga.
Yassine Falke
Jr. · Cornerback
Indianapolis, Ind.
Lane Mahnesmith
R-So. · Offensive Line
Troy, Ill.
Amari Williams
R-Fr. · Cornerback
Wheaton, Ill.
Terry Robinson
Fr. · Defensive Tackle
Indianapolis, Ind.
George Dimopoulos
Jr. · Wide Receiver
Crystal Lake, Ill.
Charles Brooks III
R-Fr. · Defensive End
St. Louis, Mo.
A sample of the roster.
Roster turnover
Players graduating after the 2026 season, by position.
Where they're from
Cost & academics
Net cost after aid, by family income
Grad rate
49%
Admit rate
70%
Enrollment
11k
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