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NIU ramps up search for new football head coach, Jordan Lynch a candidate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:31 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

NIU ramps up search for new football head coach, Jordan Lynch a candidate

Summary

Northern Illinois University is intensifying its coaching search following the departure of Thomas Hammock to the Seattle Seahawks. Interim coach Rob Harley has yet to secure a win, with the team currently at 0-7 in the Mountain West Conference. Former NIU quarterback Jordan Lynch, a Heisman Trophy finalist, is being considered for the position. Lynch has had success as a high school coach in Chicago since his playing days. The Huskies performed poorly under Hammock, finishing 3-9 last season and struggling in 2026.

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By the Numbers

•NIU is 0-7 this season, missing wins against FBS opponents.
•Rob Harley is serving as the interim head coach.
•Jordan Lynch is a former standout quarterback for NIU.
•Lynch finished third in the 2013 Heisman race.
•NIU had back-to-back bowl appearances before the current downturn.

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8:31 AMYahoo Sports — NIU football coaching search could lead back to one of its biggest stars

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Northern Illinois is ramping up its football coaching search, with former NIU star and Heisman Trophy finalist Jordan Lynch a name to watch.
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