Northern Illinois, Mountain West Conference and NIU football

Mountain West Conference Announces Northern Illinois as Football-Only Member
The Mountain West Conference on Tuesday announced the addition of Northern Illinois University as a football-only member beginning July 1, 2026.
Northern Illinois football is set to join the Mountain West: Here's what it means for NIU
NIU has agreed to leave the MAC to join the Mountain West in football only and the NIU Board of Trustees will discuss the move this week. Here's what that move means for the Huskies.
Northern Illinois football joins Mountain West Conference
The Northern Illinois Huskies’ football team will be joining the Mountain West Conference, leaving the Mid-American Conference that it had been a member of for nearly 30 years.
Mountain West adds Northern Illinois as a football member
The addition of Northern Illinois gives the Mountain West nine football members. With it comes the ability to play a full 8-game conference slate. It also expands the MW footprint into Illinois and the coveted Chicago market. NIU is located 65 miles west of Chicago and currently plays in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
Western Michigan plays Northern Illinois after Willis' 21-point game
Pregame analysis and predictions of the Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Western Michigan Broncos NCAAM game to be played on January 21, 2025 on ESPN.
Northern Illinois takes on Eastern Michigan on 5-game losing streak
Northern Illinois aims to stop its five-game skid with a win against Eastern Michigan. Wednesday's matchup is the first this season for the teams.
Eastern Michigan takes on conference foe Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois Huskies (7-10, 1-5 MAC) at Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-15, 0-6 MAC) Ypsilanti, Michigan; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois faces Eastern Michigan in MAC action Wednesday.
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Rockford Promise Program at NIU opens for RVC transfers in fall 2025
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Huskies heading west? NIU Board of Trustees to vote on football's move to Mountain West Conference
Northern Illinois University’s Board of Trustees are holding a special meeting this afternoon and are expected to approve the $2 million membership fee for the school’s football team to move to the ...
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Northern Illinois becomes football-only member of Mountain West, leaving MAC
"We are excited about adding the Northern Illinois University football program to the Mountain West," Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez said in a news release. "In evaluating NIU, the MW ...
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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 ...
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Area students named to Northern Illinois University Dean's List
Area students attending Northern Illinois University have been named to Northern Illinois University’s fall 2024 Dean’s List.
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NIU to Mountain West: Reasons for move, NIU’s value in MWC, future for other sports
Northern Illinois’ leaders took the podium Tuesday to discuss the football team’s groundbreaking move to the Mountain West in ...
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 ...