2021
•   Played and started all 14 games with 13 starts at left guard.
•   Versus Ball State (11-10), started at the tight end position when NIU went with six offensive lineman on the first play of the game.
•   Helped the Huskies to a No. 4 ranking in the FBS in rushing offense as NIU averaged 241.4 yards per game.
•   NIU ranked second in the country in fewest sacks allowed as the Huskies gave up just 10 sacks in 14 games.
•   Offensive line led the way to 13 100-yard rushing games by four different backs.
•   Top offensive performances came at Kent State (11-3) when the Huskies gained a season-high 663 yards of total offense, including 532 yards passing by quarterback Rocky Lombardi.
•   NIU ran for a season-high 335 yards on 55 carries in the Cure Bowl game versus Coastal Carolina (12-17).
•   Member of the 2021 Academic All-MAC team.

2020
• Appeared in three games as a special teams player and reserve offensive lineman.
• Made his Huskie debut in the season opener against Buffalo (11-4).
• Academic All-MAC honoree.

2019
• Redshirted.
• Did not see action in any games.

High School
• Two-year varsity letterwinner played on offensive and defensive lines in high school.
• Earned first team All-North Shore Conference honors at offensive line as a senior.
• Named first team all-region.
• Selected as the Most Improved Player on his team as a senior.
• Selected to the Wisconsin All-Star game.
• On defense, made 20 tackles, forced two fumbles, batted down three passes and blocked a kick.
• Made the Honor Roll throughout his prep career.

Personal
• Born May 24 in Milwaukee, Wis.
• Son of Wendy and Jayme Lippe.
• Leadership and management major with a minor in marketing.

J.J. Lippe