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Northern Illinois set to join Mountain West for football only in 2026
They will join Air Force, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State, UNLV, UTEP and Wyoming in the Mountain West.
DEKALB, Ill. — Northern Illinois has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West for football only in 2026.