N. Texas coach not looking to join Pac-12, calls it 'The old Mountain West'

July 20, 2025

By Joe Tillery, Heartland College sports: North Texas coach Eric Morris didn’t hold back when asked about potentially joining the Pac‑12 as a travel partner for Texas State.

With a grin and a tone dripping in honesty, Morris responded, “Nah. The Pac‑12 is the old Mountain West now.” That blunt assessment cuts deep, not just at a conference on the rise, but at the shifting landscape of college sports.

Morris went on to explain how grueling long travel is while shuttling between regions and opponents.

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North Texas Coach Roasts Pac-12: 'That’s the Old Mountain West Now'

North Texas coach Eric Morris didn’t hold back when asked about potentially joining the Pac‑12 as a travel partner for Texas State. With a grin and a tone dripping in honesty, Morris responded, “Nah. The Pac‑12 is the old Mountain West now.” That blunt assessment cuts deep, not just at a confere

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