The Huskie Guys

NIU fell to 0-4 after a road loss to the Georgia State Panthers in their first ever meeting. The guys jump on to talk about the loss as well as look ahead to the first ever MWC game against Air Force.

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NIU fell to 0-3 on Saturday night after falling to Arizona in Tucson. The guys are joined by former NIU offensive lineman JJ Lippe (2019-2024) to talk about the game.

*We apologize for a technical issue on Jay's audio for this episode if you listened early. It has since been corrected.

JJ earned First Team All-MAC honors in 2024 and was apart of the famous offensive line that helped lead the Huskies victory over Notre Dame in South Bend in 2024. JJ played 52 games over the span of his college career, starting 47 at various spots along the offensive line.

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NIU dropped its home opener against in-state FCS School Illinois State 28-24 on Saturday night. The guys are joined by returning guest, former WR Cole Tucker (2017-2022) to talk about the game.

Cole had 155 career receptions in an NIU uniform (ranking 7th all time), while racking up 2,030 receiving yards (8th all time) and 10 touchdowns. Cole came to NIU after a legendary career at DeKalb High School (the mayor of DeKalb).

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NIU opened the 2026 season on the road in Iowa City against the 22nd ranked Hawkeyes. The guys are joined by former NIU Quarterback Phil Horvath (2002-2006) to recap the 40-0 loss on Saturday.

Phil threw for 4,887 yards, 35 TD's during his time at NIU, ranking 7th all time in NIU history for passing yards. In 2005, he helped get the Huskies back to the MAC championship game for the first time since 1983 (unfortunately broke his arm against Central Michigan in Week 9). His 486 yards, 6 TD performance against Akron in 2005 was the most passing yards in a game by a Huskie until broken by Rocky Lombardi in 2021.

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The 2026 Northern Illinois football season is fast approaching, and the guys are joined by two returning guests. Former NIU QB Drew Hare (2012-2016) and former NIU TE Liam Soraghan (2018-2022) jump on to share their thoughts on the upcoming season. The group talks through the roster and ends with a game by game discussion of the schedule via a confidence pool. Roll 'Skies!

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On this pre-season episode, the guys are joined by their friends, and fellow NIU alumni Trent & Niko. The fab 5 are drafting their perfect tailgate out in beautiful, always sunny, DeKalb, Illinois.

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The guys are joined this week on a special episode with social media superstar and proud NIU alumnus Darryl Postelnick (aka Cooking with Darryl) [1983-1987]. The conversation covers his successful career in business, the rapid rise of his Tik Tok and Instagram channels, cooking, and his time at NIU amongst other things.

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The guys are back for the first time in 2026. The episode starts discussing NIU baseball's greatest season in team history which culminated in the first NCAA tournament regional appearance since 1972. Also discussed is the positivity surrounding both the men's basketball and football programs with the new coaches (Matt Majkrzak & Rob Harley).

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The guys are joined this week on a special episode with former NIU legend (2009-2013), and current Mount Carmel High School Head Football Coach Jordan Lynch. First half of the episode talks about his transition into coaching and the success that has followed as the head of the Caravan football team. Back half whips through his tenure at NIU with a fun trip down memory lane.

Lynch had a decorated playing career at NIU, a 2013 Heisman Trophy Finalist as well as a first team All-American that season. A 2x MAC MVP in both 2012 & 2013, a MAC Champion in 2011 & 2012. Lynch threw for over 6,200 yards and 51 TDs, he also added over 4,300 yards rushing with 48 TDs. He managed to break several single season records, as well as single game records during his illustrious career. He also won a Grey Cup in the CFL in 2015.

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NIU finished its 2025 season with a home loss to Kent State. The guys are rejoined by recurring guest, friend of the show, former NIU Quarterback Drew Hare to discuss the game and look ahead to the future of NIU football.

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