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Northern Illinois non-football sports join new conference

Northern Illinois' other sports join new league after football ditched the MAC

When Northern Illinois football left the Mid-American Conference for the Mountain West in January, many wondered what would happen to the rest of the school’s athletic programs. That question has been answered.

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Northern Illinois set to make conference move for Olympic sports, documents say

After opting to join the Mountain West Conference in football only, Northern Illinois athletics is set to make another conference move this week.

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Northern Illinois non-football sports join new conference, with 2 exceptions

Northern Illinois’ non-football sports are joining the Horizon League, per Action Network. There are two exceptions, as wrestling and gymnastics aren’t represented in the Horizon. The move is pending approval of the school’s board.

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Northern Illinois set to join the Horizon League in most sports — besides football — in 2026

The majority of the Northern Illinois athletics department is set to join the Horizon League in 2026, pending approval by the university’s board of trustees Thursday. NIU announced in January that its football team would move to the Mountain West Conference in 2026 after 18 straight seasons and 39 overall in the Mid-American Conference.

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NIU's sports teams expected to join the Horizon League completing NIU's exodus from the MAC

The NBCUniversal-backed cable network is expected to move the trio of Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele to its 7 p.m. weekday slot Tuesday through Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Northern Illinois Intends Jump to Horizon League for All Non-Football Teams

The Northern Illinois University Huskies plan to shift all non-football programs, including basketball, from the Mid-American Conference to the Horizon League in 2026. The move is pending a vote from the school's Board of Trustees Thursday.

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RECRUITING: 2026 Michigan Lineman Jeremiah Benson Commits To Northern Illinois

Defensive lineman Jeremiah Benson of Michigan's West Bloomfield High School announced his commitment to the Northern Illinois ...

Suder and Miami (OH) host Northern Illinois

Miami (OH) plays the Northern Illinois Huskies after Peter Suder scored 22 points in Miami (OH)'s 96-92 overtime win over the Kent State Golden Flashes.

Northern Illinois at Miami (OH) odds, tips and betting trends - February 25

The Northern Illinois Huskies (5-22, 1-13 MAC) hope to end a 14-game road losing streak when they visit the Miami (OH) ...

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Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan March 7 Tickets & Start Time

The Central Michigan Chippewas (11-15, 4-9 MAC) meet the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-21, 1-12 MAC) in a clash of MAC teams at 7:00 PM ET on Friday. The game airs on ESPN+. Advertisement Article ...

Byers and Elmer score 22 points apiece to help Miami (Ohio) knock off Northern Illinois 87-58

Brant Byers and Eian Elmer scored 22 points apiece to lead Miami (Ohio) to an 87-58 victory over Northern Illinois.

Western Michigan at Northern Illinois odds, tips and betting trends - March 1

The Northern Illinois Huskies (5-23, 1-14 MAC) hope to end a nine-game losing streak when they host the Western Michigan Broncos (10-18, 7-8 MAC) at 4:30 PM ET on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at NIU ...