Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock resigns to take job in NFL

Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock has resigned to take a job in the NFL, the school announced Wednesday. Hammock coached the Huskies for seven seasons and led them to the 2021 Mid-American Conference championship and the program's first win over a top-10 opponent when they beat Notre Dame in 2024. “Representing the Cardinal and Black of Northern Illinois University as a player, alumnus, assistant coach, and head coach has been the honor of my life,” said Hammock, who thanked athletic director Sean Frazier for being his mentor and giving him the opportunity to be a head coach.