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The Huskie Guys
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The Huskie Guys is a Northern Illinois University (NIU) Football podcast, hosted by three brothers who are all graduates from NIU. Podcast will feature thoughts and long-form discussions on games happening in the current season, as well as episodes that take a trip down memory lane rewatching some of the Huskies most memorable games.
Episodes
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MBB Coach Matt Majkrzak
The guys are joined this week by NIU Men's Basketball Coach, Matt Majkrzak for a fun conversation as we approach the 1st game of the 2026-2027 season. Topics covered include Saturday's exhibition win, the non-conference schedule, the convocation center and much more. Sponsors:...
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NIU v. Air Force Recap (2026)
NIU fell to 0-5 after a home loss to the Air Force Falcons in DeKalb. The guys talk about the L and question their life decisions. Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com/ https://cliffordsearchpartners.com/ Follow SloppySteaks_ on Twitch and ttv_sloppysteaks_ on Instagram
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NIU v. Georgia State Recap (2026)
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. Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com/ https://cliffordsearchpartners.com/ Follow…
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NIU v. Arizona Recap with JJ Lippe (2026)
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...
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NIU v. Illinois State Recap with Cole Tucker (2026)
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…
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NIU v. Iowa Recap with Phil Horvath (2026)
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...
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2026 NIU Football Season Preview with Drew Hare and Liam Soraghan
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…
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The Tailgating Draft
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. Make sure to support the show by following the social handles @huskieguys on X, Instagram, and Tik...
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Cooking with Darryl
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…
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2026 Catch Up
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…
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Jordan Lynch
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...
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NIU v. Kent State Recap with Drew Hare (2025)
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. Make sure to follow Drew on X: @DrewHare12 Sponsors:...
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NIU v. Western Michigan Recap (2025)
NIU dropped to 3-8 on the season with a Tuesday night loss at home to Western Michigan. The guys and Vinny Barra discuss the loss, as well as some other items around the sports teams. Sponsors: https://www,herbsterhockey.com/ Clifford Search Partners
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NIU v. UMass Recap (2025)
NIU picked up their 3rd victory of this season on Wednesday, beating the University of Massachusetts 45-3. The guys and guest Vinny Barra discuss the win, as well as the future for NIU football in this weeks episode. Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com/ Clifford Search Partners
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NIU v. Toledo with Ron Brown (2025)
The guys are joined by former NIU offensive lineman and MAC Champion Daron "Ron" Brown to talk about the loss in the Glass Bowl to the Toledo Rockets. He is the current head Varsity coach at Rauner College Prep in Chicago (in football, basketball, and track). Follow Ron on Instagram at...
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NIU AD Sean T. Frazier
The guys are joined this week by NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation, Sean T. Frazier. Topics covered include the Toledo game, the move to the Mountain West, football scheduling, and the upcoming winter sports seasons.
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2025 NIU Men's Basketball Preview Show
The guys got together for a quick NIU Men's Basketball preview show with the regular season beginning Monday, November 3rd against UL Monroe in the Convo. They talk about the all new roster, team identity, and some games to watch for this season. Sponsors: Herbster Hockey Clifford Search Partners
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NIU v. Ball State Recap with Nick Rattin (2025)
The Bronze Stalk is coming back to DeKalb! The Huskies picked up a victory at home against the Ball State Cardinals and former MAC Champion and NIU LB Nick Rattin (2019-2022) joins the guys to talk about the game. Follow Nick on X @Rattin0344. Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com Clifford...
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NIU v. Ohio Recap with Cole Tucker (2025)
Huskies drop a 6th straight game on the road in Athens against the Ohio Bobcats. The guys are joined by 2x MAC Champion WR, and DeKalb native, Cole Tucker (2017-2022) to talk about the game. Follow Cole on X at @cole_tucker15. Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com/ Clifford Search Partners
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NIU v. Eastern Michigan Recap with Tom Foley & Erik Abrell (2025)
Fifth straight loss for the Huskies on the road in Ypsilanti against Eastern Michigan. The guys are joined by a couple former MAC Champions in punter Tom Foley (2020-2024) and Erik Abrell (2018-2021) to talk about the game and their playing days. Make sure to follow the guys on social media...
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NIU v. Miami (OH) Recap with Levon Myers (2025)
NIU lost its fourth straight game to the Miami Redhawks 25-14 in Dekalb. The guys are joined by 2x MAC Champion offensive lineman Levon Myers (2012-2016) to talk about the game. Make sure to follow Levon on social media @levonthelight and if interested in his design work head to levonthelight.com
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NIU v. San Diego State Recap with Liam Soraghan (2025)
NIU suffered a tough loss at home at the hands of San Diego State 6-3. The guys are joined by 2x MAC Champion Tight End Liam Soraghan (2017-2022) to talk about the game in Dekalb.
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NIU v. Mississippi State Recap with Drew Hare (2025)
NIU suffered a defeat on the road in SEC country at the hands of Mississippi State in the first ever meeting between the schools. The guys are joined by 2x MAC Champion Quarterback Drew Hare (2012-2016) to talk about the game in Starkville.
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Bye Week Episode (2025)
The guys discuss the MAC and the season so far, the current state of college football, NIU's upcoming matchup against Mississippi State, and wrap up with some tailgate stories and memories.
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NIU v. Maryland Recap with Juwan Brescacin (2025)
The NIU Huskies suffered their first setback of the 2025 season with a loss on the road to Maryland. The guys are joined by former Huskie wide receiver & 8 year CFL veteran Juwan Brescacin (2011-2015) [3x MAC Champion] to talk about the game in College Park.
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NIU v. Holy Cross Recap (2025)
The NIU Huskies opened up their 2025 season with a victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders at Huskie Stadium. The guys and guest Vinny Barra dig into what they watched in the first current season episode of the podcast.
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2025 NIU Season Preview
The 2025 Northern Illinois season preview episode. The guys start with some current topics in the world of NIU football, before going into a position group discussion. The episode ends with the guys talking through the schedule via a confidence pool. Go Huskies!
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Episode 10 - Notre Dame Rewatch
This week the guys discuss NIU's upset victory over #5 Notre Dame. They discuss what it was like being at the game, what this meant for the program and fans, while also breaking down the game itself.
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Episode 9 - Kent State MACC (2021) with Erik Abrell
The guys catch up this week with former Huskie long snapper Erik Abrell (2018-2021), a 2x MAC Champion. They also talk about the 2021 MAC Championship victory over Kent State, and draft their favorite Dekalb area restaurants. 2:40 - Dekalb Restaurant Draft 15:30 - Questions for Erik 30:00 - Kent...
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Episode 8 - Georgia Tech Rewatch (2021)
This week the guys are rewatching the Huskies take on Georgia Tech in game 1 of the 2021 season. This is the first rewatch game that features our current head coach, Thomas Hammock. The guys also discuss some current college football topics and how they relate to NIU, and reminisce on their...
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Episode 7 - Buffalo MACC (2018)
The Huskies win their fourth MAC Championship game, and do so in dramatic fashion with a huge second half from Marcus Childers and the defense The guys also discuss if this is the hardest non-conference schedule of all time, and some dream non-conference opponents.
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Episode 6 - Northwestern (2014) with Drew Hare
NIU defeats Northwestern for the first time in school history and we are joined by the quarterback who helped engineer it, 2012 & 2014 MAC Champion Drew Hare. The guys draft Convocation Concerts they wish they attended. Football conversation with Drew starts around the 10:45 mark.
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Episode 5 - Orange Bowl Rewatch
Taking it back to January 1, 2013 in South Beach where the #15 NIU Huskies took on #12 Florida State in the Discover Orange Bowl. An iconic moment in program history as NIU became the first school from the Mid American Conference to crash the BCS.
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Episode 4 - Kent State MACC (2012)
This week the guys rewatch NIU take on Kent State in the 2012 Mid American Conference Championship game. The Huskies win in double overtime to claim their second straight MAC championship. Rewatch discussion begins around the 5:20 mark.
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Episode 3 - Ohio State Rewatch (2015)
This week the guys are rewatching the Huskies take on #1 Ohio State in game 3 of the 2015 season. Heavy underdogs, NIU give the Buckeyes everything they can handle in this near upset. Rewatch discussion begins around the 7:45 mark.
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Episode 2 - Wyoming Rewatch (2016)
This week the guys are breaking down NIU opening the 2016 season in Laramie, Wyoming against Josh Allen and the Cowboys. Rewatch discussion begins around the 9:20 mark. While the dogs ultimately come up a little short, it is a fun trip down memory lane watching them take on a future NFL MVP in…
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Episode 1 - Iowa Rewatch (2013)
The inaugural episode of the podcast - the guys introduce themselves briefly and move into a re-watch of the 2013 game at Kinnick Stadium against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Jordan Lynch, Tommy Lee Lewis , and the rest of the Huskies go into Big Ten territory and walk away with the program's first victory...
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The Huskie Guys is a Northern Illinois University (NIU) Football podcast, hosted by three brothers who are all graduates from NIU. Podcast will feature thoughts and long-form discussions on games happening in the current season, as well as episodes that take a trip down memory lane rewatching some of the Huskies most memorable games.
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