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Northern Illinois

at San José State · Sat Nov 7 · 04:00 PM ET

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Starters

  1. QBTaron Dickens
  2. RBTelly Johnson Jr.
  3. WRLa'Don Bryant
  4. TEJason Fowler
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 5
    55
    Taron DickensRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    55
    Jalen MaconRS SR/TR
  3. 2
    52
    Brady DavidsonSO
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Defense starters

  1. LDEKole Sneed
  2. LDTMontrel Canion
  3. RDTAmari Washington
  4. RDEJay'shon Thomas
  5. WLBJashawn Nelson
  6. MLBJack Murray
  7. LCBRomelo Walker
  8. SSKyon Conyers
  9. FSMalik Armstrong
  10. RCBLiam Lindo
  11. NBAvery Jones
RB
  1. 45
    70
    Telly Johnson Jr.JR
    Starter
  2. 24
    51
    Elijah PorterRS SO
WR-X
  1. 0
    57
    La'Don BryantRS SO
    Starter
  2. 19
    51
    Kelan McInerneySO/TR

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Next game kickoff time

Northern Illinois Huskies plays San José State away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 04:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

  • QB: Taron Dickens → Jalen Macon
  • QB: Jalen Macon → Taron Dickens
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Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachRob Harley1st season
Offensive CoordinatorTony Petersen
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
16.3
Yards/G
325.6
Pass Yds/G
208.0
Rush Yds/G
117.6
TO Margin
-4
3rd Down %
32.71%
Total TD
15
Sacks
9
TFL
22
INT
8
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #137 IN WS POWER
Results this season-27.4 pts

Lost to an FCS opponent in week 2.

2025 SP+: -22.3

85%

Roster talent: 9th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #82 national

6%

Returning production: 44%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −27.4 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings never go below 62. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

3 adds in two-deep · avg 61 OVR · top add: A. Jones (NB, 70, from Lafayette)

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Northern Illinois transfer portal

Northern Illinois Huskies transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

4 transfers on the Northern Illinois depth chart, 2 projected to start. Tap a name for the player page.

Northern Illinois Starting Quarterback

Northern Illinois Huskies starting lineup

Northern Illinois starting lineup: QB Taron Dickens, RB Telly Johnson Jr., WR-X La'Don Bryant, TE Jason Fowler. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Taron Dickens is the projected starting quarterback for Northern Illinois as of November 1, 2026. Jalen Macon is listed second.

Northern Illinois also projects Telly Johnson Jr. at running back, La'Don Bryant at wide receiver and Jason Fowler at tight end.

The full Northern Illinois Huskies two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Taron Dickens · QBTelly Johnson Jr. · RBLa'Don Bryant · WR-XJason Fowler · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Northern Illinois's starting quarterback?
Taron Dickens is the projected starting quarterback for Northern Illinois as of November 1, 2026. Jalen Macon is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Northern Illinois?
Telly Johnson Jr. is the projected starter at running back for Northern Illinois, with Elijah Porter listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Northern Illinois?
La'Don Bryant is the projected starter at wide receiver for Northern Illinois, with Kelan McInerney listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Northern Illinois?
Jason Fowler is the projected starter at tight end for Northern Illinois, with Glen Weber listed second.
When was the Northern Illinois Huskies depth chart last updated?
The Northern Illinois Huskies depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Northern Illinois's record last season?
Northern Illinois Huskies finished 3-9 (2-6 in Mountain West play).
When does Northern Illinois Huskies play next?
Northern Illinois Huskies plays San José State away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 04:00 PM ET.
Full Northern Illinois rosterEvery player, linked

Full Northern Illinois roster

Every player on the Northern Illinois Huskies depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: La'Don Bryant, Kelan McInerney

WR: George Dimopoulos, Kenji Lewis

WR: DeAree Rogers, Cam Thompson

LT: Ross Liegel, Ben Gustafson, Daine Hanson

LG: Luke Skartvedt, Samir Senenat

C: Landon Hron, Ty Mead

RG: Tyler Chambers, Jacob Welch

RT: Lane Mahnesmith, Chevy Trask

TE: Jason Fowler, Glen Weber

QB: Taron Dickens, Jalen Macon, Brady Davidson

RB: Telly Johnson Jr., Elijah Porter

Defense

DE: Kole Sneed, Fawzy Omotoso, James Bradley

DT: Montrel Canion, Matthew Scarlett, Jacob McGhee

DT: Amari Washington, Jordan Bellamy

DE: Jay'shon Thomas, JT King, Joseph Nnamuchi

WLB: Jashawn Nelson, Brady Kerperin, Broderick Windham

MLB: Jack Murray, Cooper Mau

CB: Romelo Walker, Dev'ion Reynolds, Marshall Washington

SS: Kyon Conyers, James Little IV

FS: Malik Armstrong, Andruw Ellis

CB: Liam Lindo, Yassine Falke

NB: Avery Jones, Aaron Warren, Justin Harris

Special Teams

PT: Jake Ference, Carter Klementzos

PK: JJ Schlenhardt, Ryan Short

KO: Ryan Short, JJ Schlenhardt

LS: Jason Evans, Troy Stumbaugh

H: Jake Ference, Ean Hamric

PR: DeAree Rogers, Dev'ion Reynolds

KR: Dev'ion Reynolds, Elijah Porter