Vote now at   / bestofcollegefootball  . No event brings Northern Illinois fans, alumni, and students together like Huskie Football. Whether on a sun-splashed fall Saturday, or a wintry Wednesday night, NIU fans create a special atmosphere that has led to Huskie Stadium being named the toughest place to win in the country. From the large group parties in the Tent-a-Gate area to students meeting and eating on the East Side and kids playing on inflatable games in the FanFest, the air is filled with celebration, anticipation, and Huskie Pride.