the 2013 northern illinois huskies football team represented northern illinois university in the 2013 ncaa division i fbs football season. the huskies competed in the west division of the mid-american conference. they were led by first-year head coach rod carey. they played their home games at huskie stadium. they finished the season 12–2, 8–0 in mac play to win the west division title. they finished the regular season undefeated (12–0). they represented the west division in the mac championship game where they lost to east division champion bowling green 27–47. they were invited to the poinsettia bowl where they lost to utah state 14–21.