DeKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois University fans can win one of the special jerseys worn by members of the NIU football team on Wednesday night (November 10) versus Ball State in honor of Veteran's Day and Military Appreciation Night by participating in the Stars & Stripes Jersey Auction.
 
The auction is live online now at https://NIUJerseys.givesmart.com and will close at 5 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, November 17.  More than 109 numbered jerseys are available with bids accepted starting at $75. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the NIU Football program.
 

The Stars & Stripes Jerseys are red with two white stripes on each sleeve.  The inside of the numbers on the front and back are blue with stars and white piping around the numbers.  The back of the jersey features the Huskie head above the numbers, while an American flag and the MAC logo are above the large NIU logo on the front.
 
On the inside of the back of the jersey is a tag identifying the date of the game and the "Battle for the Stalk".   

Note that as these are game-worn jerseys, they are extremely tight and do not run true to size, making them perfect for display.
 
The NIU Huskies bring a 6-3 overall record and a 4-1 mark in Mid-American Conference contests into Wednesday's trophy game versus the Cardinals (5-4, 3-2 MAC). NIU and Ball State have played for the Bronze Stalk Trophy since 2008.
 
Tickets for Wednesday's game are on sale in advance at NIUHuskies.com or by calling 815-753-PACK (7225). The "2021 MACtion Plan" provides the best deal, and a ticket to both Wednesday night's game versus Ball State and the Senior Night game on Tuesday, November 23 versus Western Michigan for just $20 (West Side, reserved) or $10 (East Side, general admission).  On game day, tickets are $20 (East Side) or $25 (West Side) each at the ticket windows.

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