North Coach Jeff Beck and some of his players talked about the 2018 season on our Pigskin Preview.

We talked with three-year starter and two-time all-MAC offensive tackle Max Scharping of Northern Illinois University about the upcoming season and his prospects of going to the NFL next year.

In a last-minute surprise move, longtime coach Bruce Bazsali announced he would step back due to health reasons and serve as an assistant coach for the Guilford Vikings, handing the reigns over to Denny Diduch. Bazsali explained the move in detail, emphasizing he wasn't forced out.