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FARGO (KFGO) – North Dakota State University has accepted a football-only invitation to join the Mountain West Conference this fall.
The university officially made the announcement Monday morning. There were reports of the move over the weekend.
An announcement from NDSU reads, “The move follows years of evaluation and planning and reflects NDSU’s long-term strategy as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Joining the Mountain West aligns the university with peer institutions that share similar values and supports broader institutional priorities related to academic reputation, research growth, workforce partnerships, enrollment, and national engagement.”
Outgoing President David Cook says it is a proud moment for NDSU.
“We’ve built something special here by being thoughtful, disciplined, and willing to take bold steps when the time is right,” Cook says. “We’ve made a move like this before, and it strengthened our university in lasting ways. Joining the Mountain West builds on that legacy and reflects our confidence in the people, programs, and purpose that define NDSU. It allows us to extend our impact, expand our national connections, and create new opportunities for our students and community while staying true to our mission.”
NDSU Director of Athletics Matt Larsen says joining the Mountain West is an exciting new opportunity for the Bison to compete at the highest level and for fans to see FBS opponents coming to Fargo.
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