Pac-12, Mountain West
Opinion
Pac-12 gutting Mountain West sparks fresh realignment stress at schools outside Power Four
For the first time, some programs outside power conferences have agency over their future. They also face risky, tough choices amid rising distrust.
Mailbag: On the massive Pac-12 expansion penalties, AAC options, the Mountain West’s future and more
• The poaching penalty that was written into the 2024 scheduling agreement between the Pac-12 and Mountain West and equates to $43 million for the four schools combined. In all, the Pac-12 and its new members are staring at approximately $115 million, or $28.8 million per school.
Mailbag: What will it really cost the new Pac-12 to bring 4 Mountain West schools aboard?
Addressing multiple questions about the rebooted Pac-12 Conference, including poaching fees, additional expansion candidates, what the future holds for Cal and Stanford, and more.
What we’re hearing about the Pac-12, AAC and Mountain West’s next moves
We spoke with a dozen people involved in the discussions and no one sees an easy move, making it hard to predict realignment resolution.
Pac-12 adds four Mountain West schools as conference begins to rebuild
The two-member Pac-12 is aiming to rebuild, starting with four Mountain West schools. Here's who could join the conference.
Pac-12 revival: Conference is poaching four teams from Mountain West in massive realignment move
The Pac-12 Conference announced on Thursday it will be adding four schools from the Mountain West starting in a few years as the revival continues.
It’s Complicated: How the Mountain West–Pac-12 Relationship Crumbled
Just one year ago, the two conferences seemed like a perfect match. The post It’s Complicated: How the Mountain West–Pac-12 Relationship Crumbled appeared first on Front Office Sports.
What avenues are available for the Mountain West to survive conference realignment?
Throw in the uncertainty of the MW going forward — current teams could leave at any time. Air Force has previously been ...
Mountain West Conference Football Power Rankings - Week 4
Sep 13, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; UNLV Rebels quarterback Matthew Sluka (3) runs the ball against Kansas Jayhawks ...
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Mountain West could lose another program as conference realignment floodgates open
Anyone who was following conference realignment last summer knows that once the first domino falls, it doesn't take long for ...
Pac-12-Mountain West Conference drama, plus Texas moves to No. 1 in AP poll
Welcome to Until Saturday, the five-star college football newsletter: How the Pac-12 expansion came together and what’s next.
Tulane’s Conference Home Seeking New Member From Mountain West: Report
The Tulane Green Wave may be on the Pac-12 Conference’s list and the American Athletic Conference may be looking for new ...
How Colorado State helped form the Mountain West Conference it's now leaving
Colorado State University helped form the Mountain West Conference that it's now leaving through secret meetings in 1998 with ...
Bulldogs roll towards third straight win, first conference victory of 2024
After a first quarter fumble recovery by DL Jahzon Jacks, Fresno State proceeded to put the pedal firmly towards the floor in ...
Report: AAC Schools Face $27.5M Exit Fee Amid Pac-12, Conference Realignment Rumors
Leaving the America Athletic Conference for a new wave Pac-12 will be an expensive endeavor. Pete Thamel of ESPN reported ...