The Latest Breaking News from Mountain West

Texas State Receives Verbal Offer From Mountain West, Interest From Pac-12

A decision on Texas State's future is expected soon, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 28, 2024

Mountain West and Pac-12: The Battle for Conference teams

Why Does the Pac-12 Need to Expand & add more schools? Conference realignment continues to stir confusion, especially for those outside the West. Why didn't the two remaining Pac-12 schools merge with the Mountain West? And why are there nearly $150 ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 26, 2024

How UNLV Became the Center of Conference Realignment and NIL

Quarterback Matthew Sluka abruptly left the program over an alleged $100,000 verbal offer that was not paid, while the school was trying to make a long-term call on its conference home.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 26, 2024

The Intersection of Poker Strategy and Mountain West Football

In the high-stakes world of Mountain West college football, strategy is everything. Coaches and players alike are constantly seeking an edge, a way to outthink and outmaneuver their opponents. Interestingly, some of the most effective strategies on ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 18, 2024

How Will New Pac-12 Affect West Coast Men’s College Basketball?

Washington State and Oregon State have long been college hoops also-rans, so adding Mountain West teams could boost the conference’s relevance.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 12, 2024

Pac-12’s Comeback is Triumphant for Two Teams and Hopeful for Others Striving to Join

Conference realignment continues as Oregon State and Washington State fight to stay alive with addition of four Mountain West teams.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 12, 2024

Pac-12 poaches Mountain West schools for Expansion 2026

In a bold move that could reshape college sports, the Pac-12 is looking to raid the Mountain West Conference for expansion, targeting Boise State, San Diego State, Colorado State, and Fresno State. According to reports from Yahoo Sports' Ross ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2024

Basketball Preseason Series: Best Rebounders

Contact/Follow @aztecbreakdown Over the weeks leading up to the season Mountain West Wire will be looking at the best players at different aspects of the game. As basketball has become more and more positionless it's more about being the best at ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 9, 2024

College Football Broadcasts Soar to Greater Heights with New Deals

TNT Sports has been pulling out all the stops as it looks to change its programming priorities. The company recently secured a multi-year deal with Mountain West Conference Football. TNT also added Big East College Basketball and sublicensed College ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 3, 2024

Basketball Preseason Series: Best Scorers

Contact/Follow @aztecbreakdown Over the weeks leading up to the season Mountain West Wire will be looking at the best players at different aspects of the game. As basketball has become more and more positionless it's more about being the best at ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 26, 2024