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Southern Utah Thunderbirds News / FCS Football on SI / June 25

Southern Utah, Utah Tech Set To Join Big Sky Conference In 2026

Southern Utah and Utah Tech will officially join the Big Sky conference starting with the 2026-27 academic year. The news was first reported by Matt Brown of Extra Points and later confirmed by the conference office.

College Football News / G5 Football on SI / December 16
REPORT: Northern Illinois Football Expected To Join Mountain West Conference

REPORT: Northern Illinois Football Expected To Join Mountain West Conference

Another big change is reportedly coming to the G5 football landscape this week. Last week, Brett McMurphy of Action Network reported that Northern Illinois were considering an offer from the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member.

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