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How do Chicago State’s NEC and football timelines differ?

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How do Chicago State’s NEC and football timelines differ?

Chicago State joined the NEC in 2024. The university’s December 2025 football announcement separately described an independent inaugural season in 2026 and planned NEC football competition in 2027. Confirm later arrangements with the school and conference.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: A New Chapter: Chicago State & Mercyhurst Officially Join NEC - NEC · Chicago State University Ushers in a New Era with Addition of Football, Bringing Chicago Its Only NCAA Division I Program | News Articles | Chicago State University

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