Northern Illinois Huskies#8 · LB Cooper Mau
68 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 225 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- San Diego, CA
Cooper Mau is a LB (#8) for Northern Illinois, from San Diego, CA. In the 2026 season he has 6 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 11
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 15
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 11
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 12
Frame 10
Experience 13
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2026 season
6
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Cooper Mau career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NIU | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
28
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Georgia State | L 14-35 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | at Iowa | L 0-40 | 4 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorthern Illinois LB: #8
- ClassJunior
- HometownSan Diego, CA
Cooper Mau: Northern Illinois LB profile and stats
Cooper Mau is a LB (#8) for Northern Illinois, from San Diego, CA. This profile tracks Cooper Mau's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Northern Illinois roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Northern Illinois sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Cooper Mau in the news
All newsPreviewAir Force at Northern Illinois: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Air Force visits Northern Illinois at Huskie Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on CBSSN.2026-10-07RecapGeorgia State beat Northern Illinois 35-14 (Week 4, 2026)Georgia State beat Northern Illinois 35-14 at Center Parc Stadium. Now Georgia State is 3-1, and Northern Illinois is 0-4.2026-09-26RecapArizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 (Week 3, 2026)Arizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 at Arizona Stadium. Now Arizona is 2-1, and Northern Illinois is 0-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Cooper Mau play for?
Cooper Mau plays for Northern Illinois, wearing #8 at LB.
What position does Cooper Mau play?
Cooper Mau is a LB for Northern Illinois.
How tall is Cooper Mau?
Cooper Mau is 6-1 and weighs 225 lb.
What year is Cooper Mau in?
Cooper Mau is listed as a junior on the Northern Illinois roster.
Where is Cooper Mau from?
Cooper Mau is from San Diego, CA.
How many tackles does Cooper Mau have?
Cooper Mau has 6 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.