Football

About NIU Football

NIU Football joined the Mountain West Conference as a football member on Jan. 7, 2025, competing alongside Air Force, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota State, San Jose State, UNLV, UTEP and Wyoming.

The winningest Division I football program in Illinois since 2010, NIU has recorded 19 winning seasons this century, won six MAC championships and played in 15 bowl games since 2004.

The NIU Alumni Association is proud to bring Huskies together around this storied program, creating game-day experiences and traditions that connect alumni, family and friends season after season.