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NIU, Mountain West Conference and MAC

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It’s official, NIU football is saying “Good-bye” to the MAC and racing toward the Mountain West Conference

All of the changes we’re seeing in college football from conference realignments to the transfer portal and NIL has forced Northern Illinois University to make a

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NIU football leaving MAC for Mountain West Conference

Northern Illinois University’s Board of Trustees approved a football-only move from the Mid-American Conference, or MAC, to the Mountain West Conference. Peter Medlin

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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 board of trustees approved the MWC

Will moving to the Mountain West help NIU?

Here's one personal memory of covering Northern Illinois University football. The school introduced new head coach Joe Novak ...

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MAC Commissioner Responds To Northern Illinois Exit Announcement

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

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