| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 24, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 24, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/chicago-sports-bears-sox-cubs-bulls-blackhawks/northern-illinois-football-opponents-revealed-for-first-mountain-west-season/3899423/ |
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Northern Illinois’ football team will join the Mountain West Conference for the
2026 season, and their opponents have now been revealed.
The Huskies left the MAC after the 2025 season, and they’ll be part of a new-
look Mountain West that will also be welcoming North Dakota State into the mix
for t...