CAM CAN: Cam Thompson (Boardman HS), a redshirt sophomore who transferred to NIU prior to the 2023 season, is the Huskies’ leading receiver with 25 catches for 372 yards and three touchdowns after making 13 catches for 208 yards in the last two games. Thompson caught a career-best five passes for 80 yards versus Toledo (10/19), then bettered those totals at Ball State (10/26). He caught eight passes for 128 yards against the Cardinals, with a career long 54-yard touchdown catch and run, the longest pass play for NIU since Antario Brown’s 86-yard receiving score at Notre Dame (9/7). Thompson played wide receiver and safety at Boardman High School. As a senior he made year with 23 receptions for 484 yards and four touchdowns. Thompson was a two-time, first team All-American Conference selection and twice named a second team All-North East Ohio, He was a state qualifier in track in the 100 meter dash as a junior