NIU considering offer to join the Mountain West in football

NIU considering offer to join the Mountain West in football according to reports
Northern Illinois University’s football teams could be facing a steady dose of West Coast competition in upcoming seasons. According to multiple reports including CBSSports.com and Action Network, NIU officials are considering an offer to join the Mountain West Conference in the sport of football only.
NIU considering offer to join the Mountain West in football
Northern Illinois University’s football teams could be facing a steady dose of West Coast competition in upcoming seasons. According to multiple reports
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