I think it's posturing for the next divisional split

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Victor Tango

When the P2 creates their top tier division, NDSU doesn't want to be 2 steps below that. They want to be with the +/- 88 schools to compete for the G5 (insert new name) title. I expect other schools to do similar as 2030 gets closer.

Posted: 02/09/2026 at 04:41 PM ET

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CBSsports.com is reporting North Dakota State is joining the MWC as a -- VTHokie2000 Feb 08, 2026 at 10:47 PM ET

VTHokie2000 • 02/08/26 10:47 PM ET

MWC released the 2026 FB schedule last week which included only nine teams. -- 33laszlo99 Feb 09, 2026 at 09:45 PM ET

33laszlo99 • 02/09/26 09:45 PM ET

Nevermind. The MWC webpage says NDSU will play a full MWC schedule in 2026** -- 33laszlo99 Feb 09, 2026 at 11:58 PM ET

33laszlo99 • 02/09/26 11:58 PM ET

I thought the MWC was working on making adjustments, but it still shouldn't -- VTHokie2000 Feb 10, 2026 at 10:45 AM ET

VTHokie2000 • 02/10/26 10:45 AM ET

According to the bylaws, there is a 2 year transition period between FCS to -- VTHokie2000 Feb 09, 2026 at 10:01 PM ET

VTHokie2000 • 02/09/26 10:01 PM ET

I think it's posturing for the next divisional split ◄ -- Victor Tango Feb 09, 2026 at 04:41 PM ET

Victor Tango • 02/09/26 04:41 PM ET

Based on the TSL interview did right after Franklin was hired, I think even -- VTHokie2000 Feb 09, 2026 at 07:14 PM ET

VTHokie2000 • 02/09/26 07:14 PM ET

There are reports of Sacramento State talking -- Big12 guy Feb 09, 2026 at 12:36 PM ET

Big12 guy • 02/09/26 12:36 PM ET

Not a bad deal for either side. ** -- RandomAsianGuy Feb 08, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET

RandomAsianGuy • 02/08/26 11:07 PM ET