What's at stake as Pac-12, Mountain West and American Athletic Conference plan their futures
Following last week's raid of the Mountain West, the new Pac-12 and American Athletic Conference are basically at a standoff in realignment to see who comes out as the fifth league champion to receive a berth to the CFP each season.
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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.
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.
Mailbag: On the massive Pac-12 expansion penalties, AAC options, the Mountain West’s future and more
I keep hearing that the Pac-12 is paying the so-called “poaching penalty” for the teams from the Mountain West. But I haven’t heard if the Pac-12 is paying the schools’ exit fees. – Craig B The financial piece is top-of-mind for many fans – not to mention the involved parties – and worth addressing with as much sweep as possible.
Pac-12’s massive expansion penalties, mulligans and more | Mailbag
The Pac-12 and its four new members are staring at approximately $115 million in exit fees and poaching penalties. Here's why that will likely cost much less.
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.
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 ...
Pac-12 Week 4 2024 college football games: live stream and TV channel info
Pac-12 squads are on the Week 4 college football schedule for two games, including the San Jose State Spartans taking on the ...
Report: Gonzaga is ‘expected to be a Pac-12 target’ for men’s basketball
Despite football being the priority, the new look Pac-12 isn’t making basketball an afterthought as the league considers its ...
Report: UNLV, Utah State Are Pac-12's 'Top' Targets Amid Conference Realignment Buzz
The Pac-12 is reportedly targeting a pair of Mountain West teams after approving the additions of Boise State, Colorado State ...
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Pac-12 expansion on the way as conference adds four teams for 2026
The Pac-12 is adding Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State, starting in 2026, to join Oregon State ...
Is Tulane One of Pac-12’s ‘Swing for the Fences’ Move in Realignment?
Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould recently spoke about what her conference is looking for in its next wave of members.
Utah State is reportedly gaining momentum with the Pac-12
For Utah State, there has been a rapid rise in terms of Pac-12 interest. When the Pac-12 first announced its expansion, the ...
College Football Realignment: What’s Next For The Pac-12?
Days after the Pac-12 poached four Mountain programs, let's take a look at what's next in the latest round of conference ...
Pac-12 expansion: Why UNLV and Nevada aren’t a package deal
UNLV would not be “structurally” tied to Nevada in the event the Pac-12 offers membership to the Rebels during the second ...
Tulane’s Pac-12 Fate May Rest With Current Conference Rival’s Decision
If the Tulane Green Wave truly wants to join the Pac-12 Conference, they better hope this current conference rival says yes, ...