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NIU preseason practices in Huskie Stadium are open to the public. Fans can view practice from the West Stands of Huskie Stadium. If practice is held inside the Chessick Practice Center, fans are asked to remain in the Barsema Hall of Champions due to limited sideline area. Distribution of video or practice via social media platforms is not permitted. Parking is available in lots around Huskie Stadium and on Stadium Drive, except in spots designated as reserved or for service vehicles. The practice schedule below IS subject to change. Updates will be made to the schedule below when possible.
2018 NIU Football Preseason Practice Schedule
| Day, Date |
Activity |
Time |
| Friday, August 3 |
Photo Day
Huskies Hit Field for First Practice |
7 a.m.
2:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 4 |
NIU Family Fun Day & Gear Sale!
Huskies Need to Build on Improvement of Today |
2-5 p.m.
2:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, August 5 |
NO PRACTICE |
|
| Monday, August 6 |
Practice |
5:30 a.m. |
| Tuesday, August 7 |
DeKalb Media Day Highlights Tuesday's Camp Schedule |
5:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday, August 8 |
Walk-Through/Meetings Only |
|
| Thursday, August 9 |
Huskies Wrap Up Week One of Camp |
5:30 a.m. |
| Friday, August 10 |
Position Preview: The Cornerbacks |
3:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 11 |
Position Preview: The Tailbacks |
3:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, August 12 |
NO PRACTICE |
|
| Monday, August 13 |
Position Preview: The Offensive Line |
3:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, August 14 |
Position Preview: The Defensive Line |
3:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, August 15 |
Walk-Through/Meetings Only |
|
| Thursday, August 16 |
Huskies Hold Scrimmage to Wrap Up Week Two |
3:30 p.m. |
| Friday, August 17 |
Position Preview: The Quarterbacks |
10 a.m. |
| Saturday, August 18 |
Position Preview: The Linebackers |
3:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, August 19 |
NO PRACTICE |
|
| Monday, August 20 |
Position Preview: The Wide Receivers |
3:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, August 21 |
Position Preview: The Specialists |
3:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, August 22 |
Walk-Through/Meetings Only |
|
| Thursday, August 23 |
Practice |
3:30 p.m. |
| Friday, August 24 |
NIU Offense Coming Together |
3:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 25 |
Walk-Through/Mock Game (CLOSED)
Season Ticket Member Luncheon |
11 a.m.
|
| Sunday, August 26 |
Practice
All Student-Athlete Photo
NIU President's Picnic |
11 a.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m. |
| Monday, August 27 |
NO PRACTICE - First Day of Classes |
|
| Saturday, September 1 |
NIU at Iowa - 2018 Season Opener |
2:30 p.m. |
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