Football | July 25

DeKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois University Athletics is cleaning out its equipment closets and will hold the first Huskie Gear Sale on Saturday, August 4, in conjunction with NIU Athletics annual Family Fun Day.
 
The Gear Sale will feature new and used items from multiple NIU sports programs, including cleats, uniforms, shoes, t-shirts, shorts and more. The Huskie Gear Sale will take place in the Chessick Practice Center beginning at 2 p.m., when 2018 season ticket members will have exclusive access to purchase the items from 2-3 p.m. 
 
At 3 p.m., all fans will be admitted to the sale and be able to get great deals on men's and women's apparel, new shoes, and even game-worn jerseys from several NIU sports programs.
 
Family Fun Day, meanwhile, will take place from 2-5 p.m. in the Chessick Practice Center, and will move into the North End Zone of the stadium following conclusion of NIU's football practice, which begins at 2:30 p.m. in Huskie Stadium. Watch football practice from the west stands, check out the Kids' Zone and Huskie inflatables inside the Chessick Center, enjoy music, hang out with Victor E. Huskie and more. Beverages (water and soda) will be available for purchase.
 
Following practice, the NIU football team will be signing autographs, taking photos and meeting fans.
 
NIU opens the season on Saturday, September 1 at Iowa and welcomes Utah, the first Pac 12 team to play in Huskie Stadium, on Saturday, September 8 to begin the five-game home schedule.  The Huskies, who were selected as the favorites to win the MAC West this week, return 17 starters, including quarterback Marcus Childers and dynamic defensive end Sutton Smith, a 2017 Consensus All-American.
 
Full season and single game tickets, as well as three-game mini-plans, for 2018 NIU Football games are on sale now through the NIU Athletics Ticket Office in the Convocation Center, online at NIUHuskies.com/tickets and by calling 815-753-PACK (7225). Season tickets start at as little as $55 each (via the Family Pack) and mini-plans, featuring two Saturday and one #MACtion game, are $70. Single game tickets went on sale Tuesday.  See all the options here and get your tickets today.
 
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