Mountain West Blocks SDSU's Request for Early Exit
- The Mountain West Conference won't approve any exemptions asked for by San Diego State regarding leaving the conference.
- San Diego State wanted a one-month extension and lower exit fee or ability to pay in installments.
- San Diego State must give a year's notice by next June to withdraw, and the exit fee would be due then.
- San Diego State has no Power 5 conference invitation now but has been linked to the Pac-12 and Big 12's realignment exploration.
- San Diego State is more attractive to leagues as it provides a toehold in Southern California with USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten in 2024.