The 2009 Northern Illinois Huskies football team represented Northern Illinois University in during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Northern Illinois competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) West Division. The team was coached by Jerry Kill (2nd Season) and played their home games in Huskie Stadium. The Huskies finished the season 7–6, 5–3 in MAC play and lost in the International Bowl 27–3 against South Florida.
- The Huskies lead the MAC in Rushing Yards per game at 195.2 Yards Per Game.
- The Huskies lead the MAC in Total Defense just giving up 329.9 Yards Per Game.
- The Huskies lead the MAC in Red Zone Offense, converting 93.6% of the time
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