Jordan Lynch started this season as a relative unknown. The question was: How could he replace Chandler Harnish, last year’s do-it-all Huskies quarterback?

Twelve games into NIU’s season, Lynch has done that – and then some. The numbers say it all – 4,361 total yards, 39 touchdowns, only four interceptions and an 11-1 record.

Ranked 19th in The Associated Press’ Top 25, NIU is set to compete for its second straight Mid-American Conference title tonight at Ford Field in Detroit against No. 18 Kent State (11-1), Lynch has gained notice on the national scene as he’s compiled offensive stats that place him among the nation’s best.