Two true freshmen starters for NIU on Saturday against Miami (Ohio) made an immediate impact, each having a hand in a touchdown and helping the Huskies open a two-touchdown lead.

The offensive resurgence didn’t last long.

After 136 yards of total offense on their first two drives, the Huskies managed 84 yards the rest of the game as the RedHawks picked up the 25-14 win on Saturday , keeping the Mallory Cup and spoiling NIU’s homecoming.

True freshman Brady Davidson got the start at quarterback while fellow first-year college player Lazaro Rogers got the nod at running back for NIU (1-4 overall, 0-1 Mid-American Conference) against Miami (2-3, 1-0).

Rogers made an impact first, rattling off a 76-yard run on the Huskies’ first play from scrimmage for a touchdown.

On the second drive

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