Northern Illinois University accepts invitation to join Mountain West Conference for football only starting in 2026.

The Mountain West Conference on Tuesday announced the addition of Northern Illinois University as a football-only member ...

The university officially announced it would join the Mountain West Conference in a football-only capacity starting in 2026.

The Mountain West Conference announced the addition of Northern Illinois University as a football-only member beginning July ...

The Mountain West was well represented during this year's bowl season, with a total of five teams participating in a bowl game, including the Boise State Bronco ...

The Northern Illinois Huskies’ football team will be joining the Mountain West Conference, leaving the Mid-American ...

Northern Illinois University’s Board of Trustees approved a football-only move from the Mid-American Conference, or MAC, to ...

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 ...

All of the changes we’re seeing in college football from conference realignments to the transfer portal and NIL has forced ...

The Huskies’ move to the Mountain West comes as the conference saw several programs announce their intention to leave the conference in time for the 2026 season. San Diego State, Boise State ...

The Mountain West is set to add a new school to its conference if all goes well. The Mountain West has invited Northern Illinois University to join the conference. The Huskies are set to become a ...