Colorado State is set to join a rebuilt Pac-12 in 2026. What exactly that league will look like is still uncertain.
The new Pac-12 is currently losing the PR game.
It does not mean the Pac-12 rebuild will end up a failure.
Both statements are true.
It’s been a wild week, but this is a long play.
Here’s what to know about what’s happened and what could be next. And, as best as I can figure, what it all means right now.
Who is where between the Pac-12 and Mountain West?
This week has felt like a month. On Monday there was a point where it looked like the Pac-12 rebuild could be in serious trouble as the Mountain West tried to keep all members.
But Utah State flipped to the Pac-12. That gave the Pac seven members and the Mountain West six full members, plus Hawaii (football-only).
UNLV seemed likely to follow to the Pac-12 and Air Force was on the edge.
Now, both stayed. They’ve signed on to remain in the Mountain West. The league announced the seven remaining MW programs signed a new deal through 2032. A structured system will give bonus payouts from the fees coming in from the Pac-12 and departing teams. Air Force and UNLV get a whopping 24.5% each. Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State and Wyoming get 11.5% each and Hawaii 5%.
The Pac-12 is currently suing the MW over the “poaching fee” owed.
So, the Pac-12 (beginning in 2026) is currently:
Oregon State
Washington State
Colorado State
Fresno State
San Diego State
Boise State
Utah State
The Mountain West is:
UNLV
Air Force
Nevada
New Mexico
Wyoming
San Jose State
Hawaii (football-only)
Let’s compare the new Pac-12 and the Mountain West
Here’s where the optics may differ from reality. It didn’t look very good for the Pac-12 this week as teams from the American (led by Memphis) turned the rebuild down. The MW was able to keep most of its core.
It has looked like the Pac-12’s bid to…
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Author : The Coloradoan
Publish date : 2024-09-27 11:04:46
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