North Dakota State University (NDSU) has officially announced its decision to join the Mountain West Conference for football starting in 2026. This move marks a significant transition for NDSU, which has dominated the FCS level with ten championship titles. The addition of NDSU to the Mountain West is seen as a valuable opportunity, enhancing the competitiveness of the conference. The Nevada Athletic Director, Stephanie Rempe, emphasized that adding NDSU creates an opportunity that is too good to pass up. With this change, NDSU will focus on meeting requirements for the College Football Playoff (CFP) and Mountain West title game eligibility, marking an important step in their aspirations to compete at a higher level.