Northern Illinois University announced Tuesday their intention to leave the Mid-American Conference in the summer of 2026.

Northern Illinois confirmed on Tuesday that it is joining the Mountain West in 2026 as a football-only member.

NIU has agreed to leave the MAC to join the Mountain West in football only and the NIU Board of Trustees will discuss the ...

The Mountain West Conference will have nine football-playing members for the 2026 season.  Northern Illinois was officially ...

The Mountain West has been rebuilding since Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Colorado State agreed to join the ...

Northern Illinois is the only football team to defeat Notre Dame this season. On Jan. 20, NIU coach Thomas Hammock will be ...

Former University of Charleston coach Quinn Sanders leaves the Golden Eagles for the offensive coordinator position at ...

The Mountain West Conference announced the addition of Northern Illinois University as a football-only member beginning July ...

The addition of Northern Illinois gives the Mountain West nine football members. With it comes the ability to play a full ...

The Mountain West Conference on Tuesday announced the addition of Northern Illinois University as a football-only member ...