Punter Josh Wilber was named the MAC West Division Special Teams Player of the Week.

[19] In a matchup of preseason MAC favorites, the Huskies took over in the second half thanks in large part to a dominant and balanced offensive performance that wore the Owls down on a warm day in DeKalb.

[20] Safety Jimmie Ward was named MAC West Division Special Teams Player of the Week.

[21] Northern Illinois continued its second-half dominance against MAC foes, not allowing a point after halftime for the third straight week.

Linebacker Tyrone Clark was named Mid-American Conference West Division Defensive Player of the Week.

Harnish found Willie Clark with a 21-yard TD pass with 3:42 to play to lift the Huskies to their six straight victory, their longest winning streak since 2004.

[22] Toledo could not hold on against Northern Illinois's offense as the Huskies dominated the Rockets with Spann scoring three touchdowns and Harnish going 11-of-16 for 162 yards.

[23] While winning their eighth straight game and clinching the MAC West Division title, the Huskies excelled on offense, defense, and special teams in a 59–21 victory.

Llinebacker Jordan Delegal was named MAC West Division Special Teams Player of the Week.

[25] Armand Robinson caught a 33-yard touchdown pass from Austin Boucher with 33 seconds remaining, lifting Miami to a stunning 26–21 upset of No.