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Mountain West officially adds Northern Illinois

It’s official, NIU football is saying “Good-bye” to the MAC and racing toward the Mountain West Conference

All of the changes we’re seeing in college football from conference realignments to the transfer portal and NIL has forced Northern Illinois University to make a move to keep up or to stay a step ahead.

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Mountain West officially adds Northern Illinois as football-only member for 2026 season

The Mountain West Conference will have nine football-playing members for the 2026 season. Northern Illinois was officially introduced as the latest member of t

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NIU football joining Mountain West Conference

DEKALB (WREX) — Northern Illinois University has accepted an invitation for the Huskies to join the Mountain West Conference as a football only member beginning in 2026, NIU and the Mountain West announced Tuesday. The announcement came following a meeting of the NIU Board of Trustees.

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Will moving to the Mountain West help NIU?

Here's one personal memory of covering Northern Illinois University football. The school introduced new head coach Joe Novak ...

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MAC Commissioner Responds To Northern Illinois Exit Announcement

Northern Illinois University announced Tuesday their intention to leave the Mid-American Conference in the summer of 2026.

NIU joins the Mountain West Conference

DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - The Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees approved the $2 million membership fee for the school to join the Mountain West Conference. On July 1, 2026, NIU will join the ...

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Mountain West officially adds Northern Illinois

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