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DEKALB, Ill. — Northern Illinois has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West for football only in 2026.

"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 ...

Great football, excellent venues ... Starting in 2026, the Huskies will be part of the reconfigured Mountain West, joining Air Force, Hawaii, UNLV, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State and Wyoming.

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