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Northern Illinois University

D1 FBS

Dekalb · Illinois · NCAA Division I-FBS · Public, 4-year or above

17
Programs
491
Rostered athletes
10,019
Students
$4.7M
Athletic aid, men
$3.2M
Athletic aid, women

Men's programs · 7

SportRosterHead coachesSpend per athlete
Football1431$10KAthletes
Baseball401$8KAthletes
Wrestling381$5KAthletes
Soccer271$4KAthletes
Basketball171$37KAthletes
Tennis111$4KAthletes
Golf91$21KAthletes

Women's programs · 10

SportRosterHead coachesSpend per athlete
Track and Field (Indoor)371$3KAthletes
Track and Field (Outdoor)361$3KAthletes
Soccer281$4KAthletes
Softball241$9KAthletes
Gymnastics201$7K
Volleyball181$10KAthletes
Basketball151$45KAthletes
Tennis101$8KAthletes
Cross Country101$10KAthletes
Golf81$17KAthletes

Coaches · 55

16 head coaches across 16 teams

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Football

12
  • Rob HarleyHead coach
    Interim Head Coach
    Contact page
  • Brayden Patton
    Assistant Coach / Asst. Offensive Line
    Contact page
  • Chris West
    Assistant Coach / Defensive Ends
    Contact page
  • Cory Connolly
    Special Teams Coordinator / Linebackers
    Contact page
  • DJ Bland
    Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks/Pass Defense Coordinator
    Contact page
  • Joseph Hawkins
    Assistant Coach / Tight Ends
    Contact page
  • Justin Robinson
    Assistant Coach / Defensive Tackles
    Contact page
  • Kai Ross
    Assistant Coach / Safeties
    Contact page
  • Matt White
    Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
    Contact page
  • Quinn Sanders
    Co-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers
    Contact page
  • Tony Petersen
    Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
    Contact page
  • Ty Boles
    Assistant Coach / Running Backs
    Contact page

Men's Basketball

6

Women's Basketball

6

Baseball

4

Softball

3

Women's Track and field

2

Men's Soccer

3

Women's Soccer

3

Volleyball

4
  • Sondra D'AmoreHead coach
    Head Coach
    Contact page
  • Lucas Yanez
    Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
    Contact page
  • Morgan Sherwin
    Assistant Coach/Director of Operations
    Contact page
  • Ross Kessler
    Assistant Coach/General Manager
    Contact page

Wrestling

3

Men's Golf

1

Women's Golf

1

Men's Tennis

2

Women's Tennis

1

Women's Cross country

1
  • Juan CarrilloHead coach
    Head Coach (Cross Country)/Assistant Coach (Track and Field)
    Contact page

Gymnastics

3

Read from the public staff directory at niuhuskies.com on October 9, 2026. Staffs change every year, so check the school's page before you write. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education Equity in Athletics Data Analysis, 2024-25 reporting year. Roster counts are as reported by the institution. Verify current offerings on the school's athletics site.