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Mountain West adds Northern Illinois

The Eastern Echo · 16h

Northern Illinois joins Mountain West Conference, setting new standard for MAC teams

Northern Illinois University's football program will join the Mountain West Conference in 2026, bringing about a significant shift in collegiate athletics and prompting implications for Mid-American Conference schools like Eastern Michigan University.

CBS Sports on MSN · 3d

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,

Austin American-Statesman · 3d

Northern Illinois becomes football-only member of Mountain West, leaving MAC

Northern Illinois confirmed on Tuesday that it is joining the Mountain West in 2026 as a football-only member.

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Northern Illinois Coach Thomas Hammock Is Rooting For Notre Dame In CFP Championship

Northern Illinois is the only football team to defeat Notre Dame this season. On Jan. 20, NIU coach Thomas Hammock will be ...

2don MSN

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.

3don MSN

Northern Illinois to join Mountain West as a football only member in 2026

Northern Illinois University will be joining the Mountain West Conference as a football only member in 2026. The announcement ...

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