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N. Illinois 38, W. Michigan 3

Associated Press

Saturday, October 3, 2009

DEKALB, Ill. -- Chad Spann rushed for three touchdowns while quarterback Chandler Harnish threw for another on Saturday as Northern Illinois opened its Mid-American Conference season with a 38-3 victory over Western Michigan. The Huskies (3-2, 1-0) never trailed after opening the game with a 74-yard scoring drive. Harnish and wide receiver Nate Palmer combined on a 33-yard touchdown play. Spann, who rushed for 132 yards on 22 carries, scored on runs of 1 and 20 yards in the second quarter. On ...

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