Welcome to Ruff Talk, the only podcast that's by the students, for the students. Join Noah Silver, Ally Formeller, Davione Barrow and Zak Ahmed as they talk about what's happening around NIU, the release of Drake's new album and the best hangover foods.

NIU opened the season with a 22-21 upset victory over Georgia Tech with a thrilling finish that came down to the final minute. A touchdown drive led by junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi ended with a successful two-point conversion thanks to a highlight...

A new football season has arrived again, and NIU is more than ready to wipe the slate clean after an 0-6 record in 2020. The Huskies third campaign under head coach Thomas Hammock begins this Saturday in Atlanta when NIU faces the Georgia Tech Yellow...

Jarrett Huff, Wes Sanderson, James Krause and Waleed Alamleh discuss some of the major topics of the week. The Headliners talk about Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard's racist slur on his Twitch live stream. Following that, Jarret steers the discussion...

This week on the Headliners, Jarrett Huff, James Krause, Wes Sanderson and Waleed Alamleh discuss their reactions to Tiger Woods' tragic car accident and give their thoughts on some of the 2021 NBA All-Star selections. They also discuss Seattle Seahawks...

Jarrett Huff, James Krause, Wes Sanderson and Kyle Mathas talk about Super Bowl LV, including some of their predictions, prop bets and the halftime show.

Jarrett Huff, James Krause, Wes Sanderson and Kyle Mathas look back at some of the moments in sports during 2020 at Northern Illinois University or outside of it. In the podcast, they discuss the rocky start of 2020 including Kobe Bryant's...

The Huskies brought the fight to Eastern Michigan, but did not take home the win in a 41-33 battle to close their season. James Krause and Mike Knapp talk about what's next for the program after a winless COVID-19 shortened season. The two discuss returning...

The Huskies found themselves with a chance to snatch their first win of the season entering the fourth quarter last week, but 17-unanswered points gave the Toledo Rockets the 41-24 win. NIU tries to pick up the pieces and avoid a winless season when they...

NIU was close but no cigar in their quest to knock off the undefeated Western Michigan Broncos, losing 30-27 thanks to a late field goal. What was the difference in the Huskies closest contest of the year? Mike Knapp and James Krause breakdown the game...

The Huskies were close but no cigar in the Battle for the Bronze Stalk, coming up short against Ball State and dropping to 0-3. Halfway through the season, NIU now searches to knock off the only undefeated team in the West division, the Western Michigan...

It's baaaack. After an offseason of doubt, NIU football is back and starts with a big cross-conference meeting with the Buffalo Bulls on Wednesday night. Reporter James Krause and columnist Mike Knapp are back as well, talking about the changes to expect...