Northern Illinois University Football
Northern Illinois University (NIU) · Dekalb, Illinois · Public university
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Coaches at Northern Illinois University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
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The program
Where Northern Illinois University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Mid-American Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- siuecougars.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 15 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 49% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Northern Illinois University in Dekalb.
- Location
- Dekalb, Illinois
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- niu.edu
About Northern Illinois University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Rob Harley, the Interim Head Coach, leads the Northern Illinois University Football staff of 16 coaches, verified June 2026. Northern Illinois University (NIU) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Mid-American Conference. Northern Illinois University is a large public school in Dekalb, Illinois with 15,414 undergraduates, a 70% acceptance rate and an average net price of $14,243 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Northern Illinois University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Rob Harley, the Interim Head Coach and Brayden Patton, the Assistant Coach - Tight Ends. Northern Illinois University has 16 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Rob can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Northern Illinois University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Northern Illinois University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Northern Illinois University D1?
Yes. Northern Illinois University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Mid-American Conference.
Is Northern Illinois University public or private?
Northern Illinois University is a public school in Dekalb, Illinois.
What conference is Northern Illinois University Football in?
The Mid-American Conference.
Does Northern Illinois University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Northern Illinois University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Northern Illinois University Football have?
16 coaches, led by Rob Harley, the Interim Head Coach.
How much does Northern Illinois University cost?
In-state tuition is $10,232 and out-of-state tuition is $10,232 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,243.
What is the Northern Illinois University acceptance rate?
70% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Northern Illinois University Football coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.