NIU coach Thomas Hammock went viral with his thoughts on the transfer portal. His straightforward and honest answer showed how he has a handle on the modern state of college football.

NIU coaches previewed their season Wednesday at the university's fall media day. Here are some of the biggest takeways.

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Northern Illinois University held their fall sports media day Wednesday where coaches from all fall sports talked about their teams and goals for the upcoming season.

Running back depth. Big plays from the defensive line. And an emerging starter quarterback. Here are five observations from NIU's practice on Saturday.

Northern Illinois University is navigating a seismic shift in college athletics, as athletic director Sean Frazier seeks to balance historic ideals with new revenue-sharing opportunities, following the House vs. NCAA settlement that permits athletes to be compensated directly.

As NIU prepares to compete in the Mountain West, athletic director Sean Frazier champions the resilience of smaller schools in college athletics, emphasizing unity among Group of 6 schools to navigate an increasingly competitive landscape shaped by evolving NCAA policies.

NIU AD Sean Frazier calls joining the Mountain West for football only the beach house. Joining the Horizon League for most non-football sports is the lake house. Those assets should help the university increase its revenue, a necessity in a post-House settlement world.

Developing young players while continuing to adapt to new offensive and defensive schemes were the focus of NIU's first fall practice on Wednesday.

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The Northern Illinois football team held their first practice Wednesday in the Chessick Practice Center at NIU in DeKalb as they prepare for the upcoming season.