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Joe Novak, former Northern Illinois coach, dies at 81

Former Miami University player and long-time Northern Illinois head coach Joe Novak has died at age 81.

Published Jul 30, 2026, 9:11 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Former Northern Illinois head football coach Joe Novak, who led the program for 12 seasons, has died. He was 81.