2026 Brigham Novak Gridiron Classic

Friday, July 31, 2026

The Annual Brigham Novak Gridiron Classic is a golf benefit hosted by the Huskie Athletic Fund, set for July 31, 2026, at Prairie Landing Golf Club. This exciting event brings together supporters and enthusiasts for a day of golf and camaraderie with the NIU Football program.

Ticket options

• Young Alumni Single Entry (played during 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 only): $175 (fair market value: $150) 
• Single Entry: $250 (fair market value: $150) 
• Foursome Entry: $900 (fair market value: $600) 
• Foursome Entry with Coach Harley (3+ Coach): $1250 (fair market value: $600) ***based on a first-come, first-served basis, only one available***
• Foursome Entry with a Coordinator or Position Coach (3+ Coach): $1050 (fair market value: $600) ***based on a first-come, first-served basis***
• Lunch Only: $50 (fair market value: $40) 

Golf entry includes

• T Gift (TBD) 
• Light breakfast of coffee and pastries
• Driving Range
• 18 holes of golf (scramble format)
• Golf cart (two participants per cart)
• Two beverage tickets
• Post-event lunch

Sponsorship opportunities

Lead Dog Event Sponsor: $5,000 (fair market value: $1,200)

• Event signage 
• Logo placement on printed materials
• Remarks prior to the event
• Hole sponsorship
• Two golf foursomes with four carts
• Breakfast and lunch

Big Dog Lunch Sponsor: $3,500 (fair market value: $600)

• Signage located throughout the lunch area
• Logo placement on printed materials
• Hole sponsorship
• Golf foursome with two carts
• Breakfast and lunch

Huskie Breakfast Sponsor: $2,500 (fair market value: $600)

• Hole sponsorship
• Logo placement on printed materials
• Golf foursome with two carts
• Breakfast and lunch

Dog Pound Package: $1,500 (fair market value: $600)

• Hole sponsorship
• Golf foursome with two carts
• Breakfast and lunch

Hole Sponsor: $300

Questions? Please contact the Huskie Athletic Fund at 815-753-1923 or HuskieAthleticFund@niu.edu.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Go Huskies!