UNLV, Utah State Emerge as Pac-12's Top Expansion ... - Action Network
Sep 21, 2024 · UNLV and Utah State are the top expansion targets for the Pac-12 if the league decides to add schools in its geographical footprint, sources told Action Network. UNLV and Utah State would give the Pac-12 six former Mountain West schools to join Oregon State and Washington State for the 2026 season.
Pac-12 expansion candidates: UNLV Rebels - MSN
To keep UNLV from leaving, MWC commissioner Gloria Nevarez promised the Rebels a lump sum payment of 24.5 percent of the poaching fees due from the Pac-12, according to multiple reports.
UNLV and Nevada floated as potential additions to round out the Pac-12
Jan 28, 2025 · UNLV already turned down an offer from the Pac-12 to remain with the MW, although the Rebels now know what the MW looks like post-rebuild. UNLV also could theoretically leave the MW and not retain its media rights for the next six seasons, which is not ideal but a …
The pros and cons of UNLV leaving the Mountain West for the Pac-12
Sep 25, 2024 · So, while the short-term finances favor the MW, the long-term favors the Pac-12, giving UNLV the ability to recoup that initial MW exit fee within its first three years of being in the Pac-12 before adding around $5 million to its annual budget thereafter.
Report: UNLV, Utah State Are Pac-12's 'Top' Targets ... - Bleacher …
Sep 21, 2024 · Per Action Network's Brett McMurphy, UNLV and Utah State have emerged as the Pac-12's "top" expansion targets should the conference decide to add schools within the same geographical...
Spotlight on UNLV as Mountain West's push to freeze out Pac-12 …
UNLV now holds the cards as the Rebels' decision on whether to stick with the MW or join the Pac-12 — they reportedly have an offer — is likely to shape the future of the Pac-12 and MW, both of which have seven football-playing members as of Tuesday morning, one short of the minimum for FBS and College Football Playoff inclusion.
3 reasons why UNLV to Pac-12 move could create seismic shifts in ...
Sep 24, 2024 · Here are reasons why a move by UNLV to Pac-12 would create seismic shifts in the realignment picture. The Mountain West was already on thin ice with the moves made by Fresno State, Boise...
Mountain West tries to hold UNLV as Pac-12 adds Utah State
Sep 24, 2024 · In a whirlwind day of maneuvering by three leagues, Utah State and UNLV of the Mountain West became prime targets for the Pac-12 after a group of American Athletic Conference schools decided to...
UNLV granted more money, power by MWC to remain in conference over Pac-12
Sep 30, 2024 · UNLV ended up “cashing in on the incredibly powerful position it found itself in for 48 hours” as the “most desired free agent in college sports.” It could have moved to the Pac-12 but the Mountain West “also needed UNLV to stay to keep any semblance of relevance in the college sports landscape.”
UNLV ‘evaluating all options’ after Pac-12 poaches ... - FOX5 Vegas
Sep 12, 2024 · LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Pac-12 announced Thursday morning that it would be adding four Mountain West teams to its rebuilt Conference of Champions. One team notably left off the list was...