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North Dakota State University in Talks to Join FBS Football
North Dakota State, with 10 FCS titles in 15 years, prepares to join Mountain West as football-only member in 2026 amid conference realignment and a high entrance fee.
- On February 7, 2026, North Dakota State is close to finalizing a deal to join the Mountain West as a football-only member, Yahoo Sports reported.
- Longstanding interest in FBS by North Dakota State University explains its push, as it has won 10 of the past 15 FCS national championships and faces roster turnover after five Mountain West schools depart for the Pac-12.
- The deal hinges on financial terms including an eight-figure Mountain West entrance fee, a $5 million NCAA entry fee, and a mediator limiting public records after over a year of talks.
- North Dakota State President David Cook, whose last day is Saturday, said an official announcement could come next week, with NDSU potentially joining the Mountain West in 2026.
- If completed, the move would reshape the FCS landscape and add intrigue to FBS and the College Football Playoff with approximately 130 programs, as NDSU's FBS record shows readiness.
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Report: North Dakota State in talks with Mountain West
North Dakota State is in a "serious dialogue" with the Mountain West about joining the conference as a football-only member starting this coming season, Yahoo Sports reported.
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