
Northern Illinois record book
Northern Illinois is 324–355–4 since 1968, 6–10 in bowls and the playoff. Joe Novak has the most wins at Northern Illinois, 63.
how Northern Illinois is doing
Wins by a head coach
| A career | Joe Novak1996 – 2007 | 63 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Dave Doeren2012 | 12 |
| Rod Carey2013 | 12 | |
| First 25 games | Dave Doeren2011 – 2012 | 21 |
Passing yards
| A career | Chandler Harnish2008 – 2011 | 8,846 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Jordan Lynch2012 | 3,138 |
| A game | Rocky LombardiNov 3, 2021 | 532 |
| First 25 games | Rocky Lombardi2021 – 2023 | 4,602 |
Passing touchdowns
| A career | Chandler Harnish2008 – 2011 | 67 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Chandler Harnish2011 | 27 |
| A game | Josh HaldiOct 23, 2004 | 6 |
| Phil HorvathSep 24, 2005 | 6 | |
| Chandler HarnishNov 1, 2011 | 6 | |
| First 25 games | Drew Hare2013 – 2015 | 34 |
Rushing yards
| A career | Garrett Wolfe2004 – 2006 | 5,164 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Garrett Wolfe2006 | 1,928 |
| A game | Garrett WolfeSep 30, 2006 | 353 |
| First 25 games | Cameron Stingily2012 – 2014 | 1,903 |
Rushing touchdowns
| A career | Garrett Wolfe2004 – 2006 | 52 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Jordan Lynch2013 | 23 |
| A game | Garrett WolfeNov 23, 2005 | 5 |
| Joel BouagnonNov 1, 2016 | 5 | |
| First 25 games | Chad Spann2007 – 2009 | 24 |
Receiving yards
| A career | Martel Moore2009 – 2012 | 2,520 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Kenny Golladay2016 | 1,164 |
| A game | Trayvon RudolphNov 3, 2021 | 309 |
| First 25 games | Kenny Golladay2015 – 2016 | 2,202 |
Receptions
| A career | Martel Moore2009 – 2012 | 174 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Kenny Golladay2016 | 88 |
| A game | Sam HurdSep 24, 2005 | 14 |
| Kenny GolladayNov 9, 2016 | 14 | |
| Trayvon RudolphNov 3, 2021 | 14 | |
| First 25 games | Kenny Golladay2015 – 2016 | 157 |
Receiving touchdowns
| A career | Martel Moore2009 – 2012 | 24 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Sam Hurd2005 | 13 |
| Martel Moore2012 | 13 | |
| A game | Dan SheldonOct 23, 2004 | 3 |
| Sam HurdSep 24, 2005 | 3 | |
| and 3 more | 3 | |
| First 25 games | Kenny Golladay2015 – 2016 | 18 |
Touchdowns responsible for
| A career | Jordan Lynch2010 – 2013 | 100 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Jordan Lynch2013 | 48 |
| A game | Josh HaldiOct 23, 2004 | 6 |
| Phil HorvathSep 24, 2005 | 6 | |
| and 4 more | 6 | |
| First 25 games | Drew Hare2013 – 2015 | 44 |