Tailback Akeem Daniels, Northern Illinois leading returning rusher, wont play. The 5-foot-7, 184-pound senior rushed for 447 yards, averaging 6.6 yards a carry, last season. He was also the fourth-leading receiver with 20 catches for 259 yards.

Cameron Stingily is now listed as the Huskies starting tailback. He had one carry for five yards last season.

Ferentz said that all his starters were expected to play. This game is expected to be close to sold out as students are back on campus and an enthusiastic crowd is expected.