Northern Illinois Huskies Football Uniform History
Below you can find each year of NCAA Football competition and the Football uniforms that NIU wore that year.
NIU Football Uniforms By Year
2025 Uniforms
2024 Uniforms
2023 Uniforms
Historical NIU Football Uniforms
2020 – 2024
Photo: NIU Athletics
2015 – 2019
Photo: NIU Athletics
2010 – 2014
Photo: Rockford Register Star
2005 – 2009
Photo: PressPass
2000 – 2004
Photo: Shaw Local
1995 – 1999
Photo: Northern Illinois University
1990 – 1994
Photo: NIU Athletics
1985 – 1989
Photo: NIU Gargoyle Yearbook
1980 – 1984
Photo: Mid Suburban Legends and Beyond
1975 – 1979
Photo: NIU The Norther Yearbook
1970 – 1974
Photo: NIU Athletics
1965 – 1969
Photo: NIU The Norther Yearbook
1960 – 1964
Photo: Northern Illinois University
1955 – 1959
Photo: NIU The Norther Yearbook
1950 – 1954
Photo: NIU The Norther Yearbook
Northern Illinois Football Uniforms FAQs
What are the team colors for Northern Illinois' football uniforms?
Northern Illinois’ primary colors are NIU Red and Black, with gray used in some alternate uniforms.
Has Northern Illinois introduced any special or alternate football uniforms?
Northern Illinois University (NIU) Huskies football team does wear alternate uniforms, though not frequently. They are typically reserved for special games or throwback themes, offering memorable one-off visuals in select seasons.
What combinations are typically worn for Northern Illinois’ home and away games?
At home, Northern Illinois wears red jerseys with black helmets and pants. For away games, they wear white jerseys with red and black accents.
Where can I view the history of Northern Illinois football uniforms?
Northern Illinois’ football uniform history is documented in the CFB Uniform Database, offering a record of all their uniform combinations.