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Northern Illinois to join Mountain West as football-only in '26
Northern Illinois will join the Mountain West as a football-only member in 2026, joining Air Force, Hawai'i, UNLV, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State and Wyoming.
Northern Illinois joins Mountain West: Huskies will compete as football-only member beginning in 2026 season
The Mountain West Conference has announced the addition of Northern Illinois in football after the school's board of trustees approved the move on Tuesday. Northern Illinois, which will begin competing in the conference in 2026,
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 the conference on Tuesday. The Huskies compete in the Mid-American Conference and are still considering options for all non-football sports,
NIU football officially joins the Mountain West Conference
The university officially announced it would join the Mountain West Conference in a football-only capacity starting in 2026. The move puts the Mountain West Conference at nine teams: NIU, Air Force, Grand Canyon, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State, UNLV, UTEP and Wyoming.
NIU Football to join Mountain West in 2026
The Mountain West Conference announced Tuesday that Northern Illinois University will join the league as a football-only member beginning July 1, 2026. The 2026 Mountain West football lineup will
Northern Illinois to vote Tuesday on football-only Mountain West invitation
Northern Illinois’ board of trustees will meet Tuesday to discuss and vote on the acceptance of an invitation to join the Mountain West as a football-only member in 2026.
NIU accepts offer to join Mountain West Conference for football
Northern Illinois University has accepted a formal offer to join the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member, according to a Board of Trustees agenda item for a meeting scheduled for 1:30
Mountain West officially adds Northern Illinois as football-only member
After long rumored to be linked, Northern Illinois officially accepted an invitation to the Mountain West on Tuesday as a football-only member. The Huskies will
Mountain West set to add new school for football
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.
Northern Illinois reportedly set to join Mountain West as football-only member
North Dakota State was reportedly "considered" for the Mountain West as a football-only member at one point this past fall.
Mountain West Conference Record in Bowl Games in 2024 Season
Representing the Mountain West conference in a college football bowl game included the Broncos, UNLV, Colorado State, Fresno ...
Colorado State women's basketball sweeps Mountain West weekly awards | Colorado Sunshine
Colorado State women's basketball earned both the Mountain West player of the week and freshman of the week honors Monday.
Jonathan Mateo becoming the 'gamer' Pocono Mountain West boys basketball needs
No matter the moment or the opponent, Mateo showed again Friday night vs. Allentown Central Catholic that he'll show up for ...
UNLV Lady Rebels Look to Extend Win Streak Against Colorado State Rams in Mountain West Showdown
The UNLV Rebels (11-4, 3-0 MWC) aim to extend their four-game winning streak as they host the Colorado State Rams (12-4, 3-0 ...
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UTEP Athletics get 2nd multi-million dollar gift to aid in move to Mountain West Conference
UTEP Athletics has gotten another significant gift as it continues its preparations to join the Mountain West Conference in July 2026. The Paul L. Foster Family ...