The Huskies are returning just four starters from last season, which was highlighted by a huge upset of Notre Dame in South ...

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.

However, the Huskies have been a highly successful member of the conference in recent memory, winning five MAC titles under three different coaches since 2011. NIU also pulled a historic upset ...