Overview
- The Mountain West, the Pac-12 and the five departing schools announced a final settlement on Tuesday that resolves all pending litigation between the parties.
- The lawsuits had centered on roughly $155 million in potential liabilities, including about $100 million in exit fees and $55 million in so-called poaching or scheduling penalties.
- The settlement’s financial and operational terms were not disclosed publicly, leaving questions about how disputed fees and distributions will be allocated.
- With the legal dispute concluded, both conferences can move forward with their reconfigured memberships and season planning for 2026.
- The fight followed the five schools joining the Pac-12 on July 1 and prompted the Mountain West to add new full members and affiliates to stabilize schedules and revenue for remaining campuses.