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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,

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Mountain West Conference and NIU Football Announce Huskies' Membership For 2026

The Northern Illinois Huskies' football program is officially joining the Mountain West Conference for the 2026 season. NIU's board of trustees approved the MWC

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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 to join Mountain West as football-only member

Another football program is set to join the Mountain West. The conference announced on Tuesday that Northern Illinois (NIU) ...

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Northern Illinois visits Mobley and Akron

Akron, Ohio; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Northern Illinois after Alexus Mobley scored 23 points in Akron's 74-54 loss to the Toledo Rockets. The Zips have gone 5-3 in home games.

NIU coach Thomas Hammock is suitably impressed with Notre Dame football's run to CFP semifinals

Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock, who just finished his sixth season at the helm, isn’t jealous in the least of Notre ...

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