Mountain West Conference, MAC

Arizona State football loses two players to Mountain West schools
Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham was hired in November 2022, making the class of 2023 high school seniors his first group of signees. Dillingham didn't have a lot of time to land some solid recruits before signing day,
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 move to keep up or to stay a step ahead.
Top MAC football program to join Mountain West
Mountains are exactly what comes to mind when you think of Illinois, but one of the state’s football programs has officially made the move to the Mountain West Conference. The league announced the addition of MAC powerhouse Northern Illinois as a football-only member on Tuesday. The Huskies will join the conference on July 1, 2026.
Mountain West officially adds Northern Illinois as football-only member for 2026 season
The Mountain West Conference will have nine football-playing members for the 2026 season. Northern Illinois was officially introduced as the latest member of the conference on Tuesday. The Huskies compete in the Mid-American Conference and are still considering options for all non-football sports,
Northern Illinois to vote Tuesday on football-only Mountain West invitation
Northern Illinois’ board of trustees will meet Tuesday to discuss and vote on the acceptance of an invitation to join the Mountain West as a football-only member in 2026.
Northern Illinois is set to join Mountain West for football only in 2026
Northern Illinois has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West for football only in 2026. The Huskies will go from the Midwest-based MAC to a conference in which the easternmost school is in Colorado.
Northern Illinois to join Mountain West as football-only member in 2026
NIU will officially join the Mountain West on July 1, 2026 and will compete in the conference as a football-only member. The Huskies’ remaining sports will either remain in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) or will move to another conference in the future.
Northern Illinois joining Mountain West and the 3 weirdest moves of conference realignment
There have been seismic shifts in college football and by the end of it all the landscape will be unrecognizable.
Dominant Group of 5 Team Set to Join Air Force Falcons in Mountain West
A team that handed a current College Football Playoff participant its only loss is set to join the Air Force Falcons in the Mountain West in 2026.
Mountain West men’s basketball power rankings: Utah State, San Diego State, Boise State lead the way
In what will be the biggest day of the Mountain West men’s basketball season to date, Saturday looms large for all six of the ...
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NIU to Mountain West: Reasons for move, NIU’s value in MWC, future for other sports
Northern Illinois’ leaders took the podium Tuesday to discuss the football team’s groundbreaking move to the Mountain West in ...
Pocono Mountain West basketball coach Rich Williams 'not happy' after win over East
Even though the Panthers pulled out a tough road win, Williams was frustrated win a specific area after defeating the ...
UNLV Lady Rebels Extend Mountain West Undefeated Streak with 70-61 Victory Over Colorado State
The UNLV Lady Rebels continue to dominate Mountain West play, securing a hard-fought 70-61 win over Colorado State on ...
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Vision Net Unveils the Mountain West Region’s First 800Gb/s Network with Major Phase 1 Upgrade
The upgrade introduces the Mountain West region's first 800Gb/s network, setting a new benchmark for speed, capacity, and reliability. The investment reflects Vision Net's ongoing commitment to ...
Pocono Mountain West announces inaugural athletics Hall of Fame class: Here are honorees
The Panther program has announced its first honorees, including a district championship coach and a collegiate national ...
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Lincoln Riley and USC reportedly set to fill offensive opening with top Mountain West assistant
Savage has been the top recruiter in the Mountain West the last three seasons, dominating the Los Angeles area.
Runnin' Rebels Face Tough Test Against Broncos in High-Stakes Mountain West Showdown
The UNLV Rebels (9-5, 3-0 MWC) and Boise State Broncos (11-4, 3-1 MWC) are set to face off in a pivotal Mountain West ...