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CBSsports.com is reporting North Dakota State is joining the MWC as a
football-only member in 2026. I guess North Dakota State is planning to remain in the Summit League for all other sports. I don't think North Dakota has any interest in switching subdivisions in football, but maybe South Dakota State is interested in making the switch some day. Especially since they have quickly become a powerhouse within the FCS.
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Posted: 02/08/2026 at 10:47 PM ET
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CBSsports.com is reporting North Dakota State is joining the MWC as a
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-- VTHokie2000
Feb 08, 2026 at 10:47 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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02/09/26 12:36 PM ET
Not a bad deal for either side. **
-- RandomAsianGuy
Feb 08, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
RandomAsianGuy
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02/08/26 11:07 PM ET