Mathew Sims kicked a 33-yard field goal on the final play to cap a furious comeback that gave Northern Illinois a 23-20 victory over Ohio in the Mid-American Conference title game Friday night. It marked the first time the Huskies have won the title since 1983. 

(Photo: The Northern Illinois Huskies celebrate winning the 2011 Marathon MAC Football Championship)
Thursday, December 1
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Ohio Bobcats Press Conference (Ford Field - Lions Interview Room)
Press Conference Coverage | Team Notes |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Ohio Bobcats Practice (Ford Field)
4:15 pm – 4:45 pm Northern Illinois Huskies Press Conference (Ford Field - Lions Interview Room)
Press Conference Coverage | Team Notes |
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Northern Illinois Huskies Practice (Ford Field)
Friday, December 2
5:30-7:00 pm MAC Football Youth Fest (North Side/Level 4 – Ford Field)

Detroit, Mich. – Ford Field

Northern Illinois Huskies 23, Ohio Bobcats 20
Recap | Boxscore l Northern Illinois Postgame l Ohio Postgame
Photo Gallery 1 l Photo Gallery 2 l Photo Gallery 3