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's $2 million membership fee on Tuesday.

"First, the seven member institutions who are the foundation of the Mountain West have fully committed to the future of the ...

Albert Yates got the presidents of four other schools together in 1998 to plot their breakaway from the 16-team Western Athletic Conference ...

Hawaii’s upgraded membership and the addition of UTEP gives the Mountain West eight full members for 2026-27, the threshold ...

In 2026, the Mountain West Conference will consist of Air Force, Hawai'i, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State, Nevada, UTEP, Wyoming and Northern Illinois (football only). Grand Canyon and UC ...