Two more starters from the NIU offense entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, bringing the total number of opening day offensive starters looking to leave the program to five.

Evan Malcore, who started 32 games in his career at NIU, including 12 this year at left tackle, entered the portal as a graduate transfer.

Malcore joined the program out of Sun Prairie High School in Wisconsin in 2022 and, although listed as a junior on the roster, was celebrated at senior day at the team’s final home game on Friday, a 35-31 loss to Kent State.

Wide receiver Gary Givens also announced his entry to the portal after one season with the program. The Valparaiso transfer was third on the team with 12 catches, second with 145 yards, and second with one touchdown catch as part of the anemic passing of

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