“We’ve proven that we can compete with anyone in the country,” athletic director Sean ... do that Day 1 when we go into the conference.” Northern Illinois, located in DeKalb, Ill., ...

The Horizon League got a massive boost when Butler made back-to-back NCAA championship game appearances in 2010 and 2011.

Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez has issued a statement reiterating the conference’s commitment to remaining viable ...

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

People familiar with the situation told The Athletic ... conference recognition. The Mountain West’s football members would include Air Force, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Illinois ...

“We are excited about adding the Northern Illinois University football ... a three-season stint in the doomed Big West Conference. Per NIU athletic director Sean Frazier, discussions to join ...

Northern Illinois will join the Mountain West as a football-only member in 2026, joining Air Force, Hawai'i, UNLV, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State and Wyoming.

After spending 28 years as members of the Mid-American Conference, Northern Illinois are set to join the Mountain Wet Conference as conference realignment continues to take shape in college football.

Seven new members plus two award winners will be honored at the Sycamore Athletic Hall of Fame induction in April.

Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez is squashing new chatter of more college athletics realignment, this time involving ...

Ohio State defensive quality control coach Joe Lyberger has been on paid administrative leave for the last month.

NIU shares the Mountain West’s vision of balancing academic performance with athletic ... conference will also feature remaining members Oregon State and Washington State. The Northern Illinois ...