NIU Football's 2026 Schedule Set as Mountain West Announces Dates

NIU Football's 2026 schedule set as Mountain West announces dates

The Mountain West Conference schedule announcement means NIU football has its calendar set for 2026.

NIU releases 2026 football schedule as Mountain West era begins

DeKALB — While NIU’s football program won’t officially join the Mountain West Conference until July 1, the Huskies can look forward to a 2026 schedule that features two Power Four opponents, a bout with the FCS runner-up and an array of new conference foes. The league announced its 2026 football schedule Monday afternoon, most notably unveiling the schedules for incoming members NIU, North Dakota State and UTEP. The Huskies are set to play five …

Dates Set for 2026 NIU Football Schedule - NIU Athletics

DeKALB, Ill. – The Mountain West Conference has announced dates for its league members today, setting the table for the 2026 Northern Illinois University football schedule.