Northern Illinois University has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference for football only starting in 2026. The Huskies will be leaving the Mid-American Conference (MAC) for a conference with schools primarily located in the western United States.
Northern Illinois quarterback Ethan Hampton hands off to running back Antario Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in DeKalb, Ill. DEKALB, Ill. — Northern Illinois has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West for football only in 2026, the school and conference announced Tuesday.
Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez said NIU’s “history of football success and its commitment to academic excellence” were draws.Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attack It’s not clear which conference Northern Illinois’ other teams will compete in starting in 2026. The school said it has “multiple options” with Midwest conferences and remains in talks with the MAC.Denver metro area school closures and delays for Jan.
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