How did CFP finalist Notre Dame football lose to Northern Illinois?
Notre Dame football was rolling after a win at Texas A&M, a game many thought would slingshot the Irish to an undefeated ...
Could ‘acquisition fee’ help curb NCAA transfer portal enthusiasm?
At the end of the day, the kid deserves the compensation and support,” Sean Frazier told The. “But the institution, to keep ...
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MAC commissioner sees stability ahead after Northern Illinois departure
The Horizon League got a massive boost when Butler made back-to-back NCAA championship game appearances in 2010 and 2011.
Marcus Freeman proves Notre Dame right as Irish ride nation's longest winning streak into CFP title game
Doesn't matter where -- around Notre Dame Stadium, past the Grotto or Touchdown Jesus.  The point is, the former Irish ...
After devastating early loss to NIU, Notre Dame is in CFP title game thanks to its 'men in the arena'
The Irish could've been done after their loss to Northern Illinois. Instead, they're in the national championship game due to ...
Notre Dame's Ascent After Historic NIU Loss Ushers in New CFP Era
A Fighting Irish title would make the inexplicable defeat to the Huskies an afterthought, while an Ohio State championship would rectify the flop vs. Michigan.
Mountain West Conference and NIU Football Announce Huskies' Membership For 2026
The Northern Illinois Huskies' football program is officially joining the Mountain West Conference for the 2026 season. NIU's ...
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'Location, location, location': Behind the inspirations for NIU football move to the Mountain West
NIU football's move to the Mountain West Conference was inspired by another major college football realignment move, and it ...
Mountain West adds Northern Illinois as football-only member
The Mountain West Conference announced the addition of Northern Illinois University as a football-only member beginning July ...