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Photos: Northern Illinois University officials announce football program to join Mountain West Conference

By Mark Busch
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Northern Illinois University vice president and director of athletics and recreation Sean Frazier answers a question during a press conference Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, announcing that NIU football will be joining the Mountain West Conference starting with the 2026 season. Frazier is seated between NIU president Lisa Freeman and head football coach Thomas Hammock.

Northern Illinois University vice president and director of athletics and recreation Sean Frazier answers a question during a press conference Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, announcing that NIU football will be joining the Mountain West Conference starting with the 2026 season. Frazier is seated between NIU president Lisa Freeman and head football coach Thomas Hammock. (Mark Busch)

Mark Busch

Mark Busch

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