Hammock leaves NIU for Seahawks; Harley named interim Huskies coach
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Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock is leaving for an NFL role with the Seattle Seahawks as an administrative offensive assistant, prompting defensive coordinator Rob Harley to be elevated to interim head coach. NIU will move to the Mountain West and aims to maintain staff continuity while pursuing transfers and recruiting. Hammock went 35-47 in seven years, won the 2021 MAC title, and led bowl appearances in 2021, 2023 and 2024, including a 2024 upset of Notre Dame.
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