Rob Harley is 0-9 at Northern Illinois since 2026 and 0-9 in his career.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season0-9Conf 0-5
At Northern Illinois0-9Conf 0-5 · since 2026
Last 3 seasons0-9Conf 0-5
Career0-9Conf 0-5 · 1 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
Northern Illinois won 48.1% of its games before he arrived (55.5% in conference). His career win rate is -48.1 pts against that (-55.5 pts in conference).
Bio
- Alma mater
- Ohio State
- Calls plays
- No
- Background
- Defense
- First-time head coach
- No
Northern Illinois Staff, 2026
12- Rob HarleyInterim Head Coach
- Quinn SandersCo-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers
- Tony PetersenOffensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
- Cory ConnollySpecial Teams Coordinator / Linebackers
- Brayden PattonAssistant Coach / Asst. Offensive Line
- DJ BlandAssistant Coach / Cornerbacks/Pass Defense Coordinator
- Chris WestAssistant Coach / Defensive Ends
- Justin RobinsonAssistant Coach / Defensive Tackles
- Matt WhiteAssistant Coach / Offensive Line
- Ty BolesAssistant Coach / Running Backs
- Kai RossAssistant Coach / Safeties
- Joseph HawkinsAssistant Coach / Tight Ends
Transfer Portal at Northern Illinois
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 18
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 36 | -17 |
Staff History by Season
2 stints- 2025-2026
Northern IllinoisInterim Head Coach - 2021-2024
Arkansas StateAssistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Coaching Tenure Timeline
1 stopsHead Coaches He Worked Under
2- Thomas HammockNorthern Illinois, 2025
- Butch JonesArkansas State, 2021-2024
Recruiting Classes by Tenure
Northern IllinoisHead Coach 2026-present
| Class | Commits | 5-Star | 4-Star | Avg Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 3 |