What's at stake as Pac-12, Mountain West and American Athletic Conference plan their futures
This latest round of conference realignment has turned into a struggle for College Football Playoff access primacy. The current Mountain West is regarded as the best of the Group of Five conference and its champion would likely earn an automatic CFP bid in most years under the current format.
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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.
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.
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: 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 ...
Utah State is reportedly a target for Pac-12 expansion
“If Memphis does stay in the East, it could severely disable the MWC,” Dellenger writes. “The Pac-12 is likely to turn ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Tulane Conference Rival’s Coach Confirms Pac-12 Interest in Expansion
While the Tulane Green wave may be trying to stay under the radar, UTSA coach Jeff Traylor said the quiet part out loud.
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 ...
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 ...
Pac-12 refs follow USC to Michigan in Big Ten opener, and fans are irate
We thought we had escaped the Pac-12 refs at USC. We thought we were going to get a more professional performance from ...