Northern Illinois, Mountain West Conference

Northern Illinois on the Brink: Will the Huskies Join the Mountain West?
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is at a crossroads, considering an offer to join the Mountain West Conference (MWC) as a football-only member. The decision, reported by CBS Sports' Dennis Dodd, could mark a significant shift for the Huskies,
Source: Northern Illinois Weighing Offer to Join Mountain West
Northern Illinois is weighing an offer to leave the MAC and join the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member, a source told Sports Illustrated 's Bryan Fischer. The news of the offer for Northern Illinois was first reported by Action Network.
Mountain West Adds UC Davis, Wants Northern Illinois
The Aggies’ football team will stay in the FCS. The post Mountain West Adds UC Davis, Wants Northern Illinois appeared first on Front Office Sports.
NIU considering offer to join the Mountain West in football according to reports
Northern Illinois University’s football teams could be facing a steady dose of West Coast competition in upcoming seasons. According to multiple reports including CBSSports.com and Action Network, NIU officials are considering an offer to join the Mountain West Conference in the sport of football only.
Top MAC football program reportedly considering move to Mountain West
But one of its top football programs is now reportedly considering a move away from the Midwest-based league. According to numerous reports on Tuesday, Northern Illinois is weighing an offer to leave the MAC and join the Mountain West as a football-only member.
Northern Illinois football could leave MAC for Mountain West Conference
NIU is reportedly considering leaving the MAC and joining the Mountain West Conference, which saw several of its teams announce their 2026 departures for the Pac-12 a few months a
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