DEKALB, Ill. – The Northern Illinois University football team added a fifth home Saturday date to its 2020 schedule as the Huskies' contest with Buffalo will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31 the Mid-American Conference announced Monday.
 
Originally scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, the league moved the 2018 MAC Championship Game rematch with the Bulls to Halloween in accordance with the NCAA's recommendation to make Election Day an off day from athletics activity.
 
The last time the two teams met, the Huskies rallied from a 29-10 fourth quarter deficit to defeat Buffalo, 30-29, at Ford Field, winning the 2018 MAC Championship.
 
NIU opens the 2020 campaign Saturday, Sept. 5 when NIU welcomes Rhode Island to Huskie Stadium for the season opener. Other Saturday home games include an Oct. 3 match up with Kent State and Central Michigan on Oct. 10 for NIU's 114th Homecoming Game. NIU will face BYU in the Huskie Chi-Town Showdown Saturday, Oct. 24 at Seat Geek Stadium in Bridgeview.
 
The Huskies conclude their home schedule with a midweek MACtion contest with Toledo Tue., Nov. 17.
 
Season tickets are on sale now for as little as $55 each with the Huskie Family Pack ($220 for four tickets in sections A and G) or just $60 for East Side general admission season tickets. Order your tickets online at NIUHuskies.com or by calling 815-753-PACK (7225).
 
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