Overview

• UNLV and Air Force have committed to remain in the Mountain West Conference, rejecting overtures from the Pac-12 and American Athletic Conference
• The Mountain West offered significant financial incentives to retain its members, including signing bonuses for UNLV and Air Force.
• The conference faces the challenge of adding two more schools to meet the NCAA's requirement of eight full members for FBS recognition.
• The Pac-12, which added five Mountain West schools, is now one short of the minimum requirement and is exploring further expansion options.
• Legal battles have ensued, with the Pac-12 challenging the Mountain West's 'poaching fees' clause, which demands substantial payments for recruiting its members.