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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.

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Northern Illinois to Mountain West? Huskies mull offer to leave MAC, join new league as football-only member

Northern Illinois is considering an offer to join the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member, according to CBS Sports' Dennis Dodd. The Huskies have been continuous members of the MAC since 1997,

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West Coast Conference sues Grand Canyon for breach of contract after quick exit

The West Coast Conference is suing Grand Canyon University over breach of contract after the school changed course and ...

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Mountain West Conference adds California school in latest realignment move

In their latest move to restructure the conference, the Mountain West has added another team. The 25-year conference is ...

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Mountain West Conference to add UC Davis as full non-football member in 2026

It’s the latest addition for the MW following the upcoming defections of five schools for the rebuilding Pac-12 in summer ...

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UC Davis to join Mountain West Conference in 2026 in most sports

UC Davis said Tuesday the university has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference for 16 of 25 sports in ...

West Coast Conference sues GCU after university joins Mountain West Conference

The West Coast Conference is suing Grand Canyon University over an alleged breach of contract after the school announced it ...

McFeely: That'll be all she wrote for possible NDSU-Mountain West marriage

With Northern Illinois seemingly on the verge of an invitation to the MWC, the Bison's door will close if Huskies accept it.

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UC Davis to join Mountain West: Aggies join conference in all sports except football starting in 2026

UC Davis will become a member of the new-look Mountain West starting in 2026, the school and conference announced Tuesday.

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UC Davis sports will jump to Mountain West Conference, except football. Here’s when and why

Pac-12, in turn, set its focus on teams from the Mountain West. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State ...

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West Coast Conference sues Phoenix-based GCU for breach of contract

The West Coast Conference is suing Grand Canyon University over breach of contract after the school changed course and ...

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Mountain West Conference adds Northern California school in latest realignment move

Mountain West adds UC Davis as its 10th school to the conference for basketball and all sports except for football.

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Boise State announces 2025 Mountain West opponents

Boise State announced its 2025 Mountain West Conference opponents list on Tuesday. The Broncos will play Colorado State, ...

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