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With the starting quarterback questionable and another running back possibly out for the season, Northern Illinois could have a rough road ahead.
Junior quarterback Brandon Barker was pulled late in NIU’s loss to Maryland Saturday after he took a hard hit to the lower back. His playing status won’t be known for several days.
Senior fullback Anthony Griffin may be out for the season with a possible anterior cruciate ligament injury.
It seems too early to worry about injuries, but the Huskies were thin to begin with. Coach Joe Novak might have to find walk-ons to use in practice by November.