Mountain West Conference pauses expansion amid legal dispute with Pac-12
The Mountain West Conference will “pause” adding new schools, Commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Wednesday at football media days.
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UNLV’s future is on trial as the Mountain West just got dragged back to court
On Tuesday, the Pac-12 and Mountain West confirmed in a joint court filing that negotiations have concluded.
Read MorePac-12, Mountain West fail to reach agreement in mediation over $150M
The Pac-12 and Mountain West were unable to reach an agreement over $150M in exit fees and poaching penalties and will head to court.
Read MoreHouse attorneys slam denied NIL deals, issue legal warning about settlement
Attorneys for the plaintiffs in the House settlement believe the NCAA and power conferences are violating terms of the legal agreement.
Read MoreBill in Congress would bar schools from using student fees for athletics
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Read MorePac-12’s Gould says basketball could play key role in next media rights deal
Commissioner Teresa Gould said there’s no true “timeline” at this point, but basketball has potential to play a key role in the new agreement.
Read MoreDetails from Pac-12’s heavily redacted grant of rights & membership agreement
Nevada Sports Net obtained the Pac-12’s grant of media rights and membership agreements through a public-record request with OSU Athletics.
Read MoreEffective July 1st, BYU is now a full-share member of the Big 12
With BYU now officially within its third year of Big 12 membership, the school will now receive a full share of revenue from the conference.
Read MoreBig Ten commissioner addresses need for ‘more meaningful conference games’
Tony Pettiti told Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt getting closer to a professional sports model from a postseason standpoint is an obvious goal.
Read MorePac-12 Conference announces the addition of Texas State beginning in 2026-27
The Pac-12 Conference and Texas State University today announced the Bobcats will join the league beginning with the 2026-27 season.
Read MoreLatest intel on Pac-12 media deal, Big West expansion, WAC future
The media deal for the Pac-12, version 2.0. Early indications and sources have said they are “modest, but good numbers.”
Read MoreThe Mountain West took in a record $92.8M in 2024, up from $78.2M in 2023
According to the latest tax filings, commissioner Gloria Nevarez earned $1.02 million in base compensation during her first year on the job.
Read MoreNCAA reveals ‘positive momentum’ towards MBB moving from halves to quarters
The NCAA hints “positive momentum” toward the move to quarters, and further recommended D1 conferences develop a working group for feedback.
Read MorePSU, UCLA: Partnership with Elevate doesn’t include private equity funding
Athletic directors at Penn State and UCLA have denied their schools are involved in private equity funding through partnership with Elevate.
Read MoreNew media deal and expansion reportedly coming soon for Pac-12 Conference
All eight current and/or prospective members of the Pac-12 reportedly have signed grant of rights agreements with the conference.
Read MoreTalty: Biggest winners and losers from House v. NCAA settlement
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Read MoreUtah Valley to join Big West Conference as a full member in 2026
The Wolverines are joining the Big West as a full member beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, the university announced Wednesday morning.
Read MoreFuture Pac-12 schools BSU, CSU, FSU, SDSU, USU formally leave Mountain West
Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Utah State all officially submitted notifications of departure.
Read MoreWhy Sunday could be a huge day for future of Pac-12 and Mountain West
Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State would see their exit fees double to $36 million.
Read MoreUniversities cutting sports, others adding ahead of $2.8B NCAA settlement
A growing number of universities have added or dropped entire sports programs on eve of changes coming to college athletics under the $2.8 billion NCAA settlement.
Read MoreBig Ten Conference reaches $928M in total revenue for fiscal year 2024
The Big Ten Conference had just over $928M in total revenue and distributed about $63.2M to each of its 12 longest-standing schools in FY’24.
Read MoreAD Anne McCoy stays mum on finer details of Pac-12 media deal, WSU budget
WSU Athletic Director Anne McCoy hosted a webinar Tuesday to take questions regarding the morning’s announcement of the Pac-12 2025 TV dea.
Read MoreAAC becomes first league to set ‘minimum standard’ revenue share of $10M
The AAC approved an initiative on Friday to establish a minimum standard of benefits schools are required to share with athletes.
Read MoreUtah AD Mark Harlan opens up on Big 12 transition, Kyle Whittingham’s return
Harlan joined the KSL Sports Zone on Friday to talk about the conference, Kyle Whittinghams’ return, and more.
Read MoreTeresa Gould: Pac-12 expects ‘multiple media rights partners’ in next deal
The league partnered with Octagon for the talks, and commissioner Teresa Gould confirmed multiple networks could be part of the deal.
Read MoreSEC generates $808.4 million in revenue for fiscal year 2023-24
The SEC announced $808.4 million in revenue distribution to its 16 member universities for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which ended Aug. 31, 2024.
Read MorePower conferences take steps to police athlete compensation, per report
The power conferences are reportedly taking steps to create a new entity that will govern college sports’ revenue-sharing system.
Read MoreFormer Huskies, Seahawks OC Ryan Grubb reunites with Kalen DeBoer at Alabama
Ryan Grubb has been hired as Alabama’s offensive coordinator, reuniting with Kalen DeBoer just weeks after being fired by the Seattle Seahawks
Read MoreCommissioner doubles down on Mountain West’s viability after 5 teams leave
Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez issued a statement Wednesday reiterating the conference’s commitment to remaining viable
Read MoreBig Ten courts private equity investment, retains Evercore to solicit bids
The Big Ten Conference is taking preliminary bids from private equity firms despite past comments from commissioner Tony Petitti.
Read MoreWhy leaving Pac-12 led to a deficit in Utah’s latest financial report
For financial year 24 the Utah athletics department reported a $17,041,625 budget shortfall, the first deficit in quite a while.
Read MoreNorthern Illinois expected to join Mountain West as football-only member
Northern Illinois called a board meeting for Tuesday regarding an invitation to join the Mountain West in July 2026.
Read MoreThe Pac-9? Pac-10? Pac-11? Pac-13? Pac-14? Pac-12 files 7 trademark apps
Conference applied for trademarks this month that attempt to cover various contingencies if the league fields nine, 10, 11, 13 or 14 schools.
Read MoreColorado State, Utah State suing Mountain West Conference over exit fees
Colorado State, Utah State suing Mountain West Conference over exit fees
Read MoreWCC takes legal action against Grand Canyon University for breach of contract
The lawsuit is the result of GCU’s refusal to satisfy and then deny its financial obligation for both entrance and withdrawal fees
Read MoreBig Ten Statement: Oregon has officially clinched spot in Championship Game
There are no conditions whereby the Oregon Ducks do not finish No. 1 or No. 2,” the Big Ten said in a statement.
Read MoreUCLA gives athletic director Martin Jarmond three-year contract extension
UCLA gives athletic director Martin Jarmond three-year contract extension
Read MoreBig 12 announces public reprimand and fine of Utah AD Mark Harlan
The Big 12 has issued a public reprimand of Utah AD Mark Harlan for his actions after the BYU game and his comments following the game.
Read MoreMountain West to move headquarters to Las Vegas in new conference agreement
Mountain West to move headquarters to Las Vegas in new conference agreement
Read MoreGrand Canyon reportedly interested in joining Pac-12 for basketball
Grand Canyon reportedly interested in joining Pac-12 for basketball
Read MoreTexas State ends Mountain West talks, stays in Sun Belt
Texas State ends Mountain West talks, stays in Sun Belt
Read MoreMason Cobb ruled questionable for Utah State game, per Lincoln Riley
Mason Cobb ruled questionable for Utah State game, per Lincoln Riley
Read MoreDellenger: Florida State, ACC to begin mediation over potential exit
Dellenger: Florida State, ACC to begin mediation over potential exit
Read MoreNCAA vs House settlement draws state AGs’ scrutiny
NCAA vs House settlement draws state AGs’ scrutiny
Read MoreHouse long-form settlement challenges future of NIL collectives
House long-form settlement challenges future of NIL collectives
Read MoreNew college roster limits revealed as settlement expands scholarship numbers
New college roster limits revealed as settlement expands scholarship numbers
Read MoreNCAA, college leaders file landmark agreement in antitrust cases
NCAA, college leaders file landmark agreement in antitrust cases
Read MoreACC to hand over ESPN contracts to Florida Attorney General’s office
ACC to hand over ESPN contracts to Florida Attorney General’s office
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