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North Dakota State Bison to join Mountain West in 2026

North Dakota State to join Mountain West in 2026 for football: Sources

North Dakota State is making the move to the Mountain West in 2026 and will pay over $15 million to the conference and NCAA.

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North Dakota State joining Mountain West as football-only school in 2026

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NDSU agrees to join Mountain West Conference for football

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Sources: North Dakota State has agreed to a deal to join the... - ESPN

Sources: North Dakota State has agreed to a deal to join the Mountain West in football only for 2026.

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North Dakota State in talks with Mountain West conference

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North Dakota State makes $17 million FCS-to-FBS decision that changes college football

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Mountain West in ‘serious dialogue’ to add North Dakota State

North Dakota State has been the benchmark for excellence in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) over the last 15 years, claiming 10 national championships between 2011 and 2024.

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NDSU football team meeting called for Monday morning while Mountain West chatter abounds

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NDSU issues statement on Mountain West Conference football report

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McFeely: NDSU to the Mountain West is right move at right time

With the news that North Dakota State’s football program is headed to the Mountain West Conference and will play in the higher-level Football Bowl Subdivision this fall — the quickest turnaround from FCS to FBS ever — the door closes on a historic chapter.

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Here's how much it will cost North Dakota State to join FBS

In 2023, the NCAA Division I Council considerably raised the entry fee to join the Football Bowl Subdivision, as the top division in college football saw its membership zoom past 1