
-- Junior Defensive Tackle Thomas Dillon is set to return from his suspension for an altercation off campus just two weeks ago. After missing both the win against Buffalo and the loss to EMU, Dillon's presence was missed in the middle on defense. However, the coaching staff was happy with how the guys stepped up.
"Landon stepped up immensely. We needed him, along with Cordell (Coston) and Damon (Williams) to give us everything they have and they did," said Head Coach Tim Keyser.
Keyser also added that Dillon is an example of how no matter crucial they are for the on-field success, they have to conduct themselves better off of it. "We're not some established program who have a rich history of championships. What the hell have any of our guys done to earn the right to act like that? Nothing. Can't have it," he said.
-- A high school senior and junior college sophomore gave their commitment to take classes and play some football at Penn A&T next year. Fullback Jared Kegarise, the JuCo sophomore from Silver-Hill, Maryland, has spent his last two seasons at Lackawanna CC in Scranton, PA. He stands at 6 feet and weighs 218 pounds. He's a solid blocker with some speed. He noted on Twitter that he will be enrolling in January.
Also giving their commitment was defensive lineman Keelyn Thompson from Green Haven, Maryland. At 6'7 265lbs, his size is everything and anything you look for at this level. However, a shoulder injury his junior year scared off a lot of the major programs as it seemed to hinder his ability to shed blocks. He was still listed as a three star prospect on ESPN, the first three star player for this incoming class.

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Series History
- NIU leads 1-0
- Last Matchup: 2013, NIU def. Penn A&T 58-20
- NIU rushed for 372 yards as a team. RB Akeen Daniels rushed for 273yds and 4 TD in the win
- Penn A&T QB Ritchy Teague rushed for 101yds on 12 carries and touchdown
Game Notes
Penn A&T
Head Coach: Tim Keyser (11-31, 4th year)
Offensive Co.: Jeff Potter (Pistol, Spread)
Defensive Co.: Chris Bouton (3-4, multiple)
- Last Week: Lost to E. Michigan 28-26
- RB Marcus Williams: 19att, 150yds
- QB Ritchy Teague: 17/26, 166yds, 1TD/1INT; 8att, 34yds, TD
- LOLB Hodari Christian: 7tck, 3TFL (2sacks)
Leaders
Passing: Ritchy Teague - 99/154, 1026yds, 7TD/5INT
Rushing: RB Marcus Williams - 86att, 459yds, 3TD
Receiving: WR Spencer Gaston - 25rec, 266yds, 2TD
Tackles: MLB Darrien Howard - 45
Tackles for Loss: MLB Darrien Howard - 13 (3 sacks)
Interceptions: MLB Darrien Howard/CB Dane Dorsey/Lamont Singletary/Xavier Pippen - 1
Northern Illinois
Head Coach: Bob Cole (20-12, 7th Season)
Offensive Co: Steve Fairchild (Spread, Option)
Defensive Co: Thom Kaumeyer (4-3)
- Last Week: Lost to C. Michigan 38-21
- 364 yards of Total Offense (118r, 246p)
- QB Drew Hare: 16/30, 246yds, 2TD/1INT
- RB Argeros Turner: 12att, 72yds, TD
- LB Mike Ippolito: 6tck, 2TFL (.5 sack)
Leaders:
Passing: Drew Hare - 82/156, 1777yds, 6TD/5INT
Rushing: RB Argeros Turner - 392yds, 8TD
RB Jordan Huff - 57att, 296yds, 3TD
Receiving: WR Blake Holder - 26rec, 371yds, TD
Tackles: ROLB Robert Jones - 41
Tackles For Loss: DT Corey Thomas - 8 (2.5 sacks)
ROLB Chris Pace - 7 (2 sacks)
Interceptions: CB Bobby Nelson - 2














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