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Once a Huskie,
Always a Huskie.

The NIU Football Alumni Network connects generations of Northern Illinois Huskie football players through brotherhood, service, and game day traditions.

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Our Mission

Brotherhood Beyond the Field

The NIU Football Alumni Network exists to strengthen the bond between former Huskie football players, support current student-athletes, and preserve the traditions that make NIU football a lifelong family.

Est. 2026

Alumni Network Founded

50+

Years of NIU Football

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What We're About

Brotherhood & Community

Connect with fellow Huskies across generations. From tailgates to mentorship, the bond forged on the field lasts a lifetime.

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Events & Traditions

Annual golf classics, game day tailgates, and reunion weekends. We celebrate the Huskie spirit all year long.

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Support the next generation of Huskies. Volunteer, mentor current players, or show up on game day to pour back into the program that shaped you.

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Latest Episode · September 21, 2026

Episode 8 – Doug Colletti Interview

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Huskie Pride

Moments That Define Us

NIU Huskies team group celebration on the field

NIU Huskies players with the MAC Championship trophy

NIU Huskies hoisting the MAC Championship trophy

NIU Huskies scoreboard at Alabama

Northern Illinois wins the GoDaddy Bowl

Huskies fans storming the Huskie Stadium field after a win

NIU Huskies defense stacking up a run

NIU Huskies running back breaking into open field

NIU Huskies offensive line pushing forward

NIU Huskies team taking the field at Huskie Stadium

Huskie players warming up before kickoff

Huskie alumni reunion at Huskie Stadium

NIU Huskies in pregame huddle

Glidden Field, historic home of NIU football

1969 NIU Huskies football team

Chicago Sun-Times Top Dogs cover: NIU upsets Maryland 2003

NIU Huskies celebrating the 2021 MAC Championship

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Have old photos from your playing days? Ron DeLisi is collecting pictures from alumni to share with the network. Send what you have his way.

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