Mountain West Makes Announcement Amid Conference Realignment Rumors
"First, the seven member institutions who are the foundation of the Mountain West have fully committed to the future of the conference," Nevarez continued. "Each member has cemented that commitment by executing a Grant of Rights Agreement, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2032."
Mountain West commissioner releases statement on conference realignment
As the Pac-12 looks to add at least one more football-playing member before 2026, Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez believes her conference will stick t
Commissioner doubles down on Mountain West’s viability after five teams leave in 2026
Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez issued a statement Wednesday reiterating the conference’s commitment to remaining viable when five members leave for a rebuilt Pac-12 next year.
Commissioner doubles down on Mountain West’s commitment to remain viable after 5 teams leave in 2026
Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez has issued a statement reiterating the conference’s commitment to remaining viable when five members leave for a rebuilt Pac-12 next year.
Mountain West commissioner says UNLV, other schools are committed to conference
Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez is squashing new chatter of more college athletics realignment, this time involving UNLV.Nevarez released a statement
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Northern Illinois becomes football-only member of Mountain West, leaving MAC
Northern Illinois confirmed on Tuesday that it is joining the Mountain West in 2026 as a football ... in discussions with the Mid-American Conference. The football program is exiting the MAC ...
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Northern Illinois to join Mountain West Conference as football-only member in 2026
“We are extremely pleased to accept the invitation for the Huskie football program to join a prestigious group of universities to compete in the Mountain West Conference. This move will open ...
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REPORT: Northern Illinois Football Joining Mountain West Conference For 2026 Season
After spending 28 years as members of the Mid-American Conference ... and Fresno State are going from the Mountain West to the Pac-12 for football in 2026. Northern Illinois have enjoyed ...
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Northern Illinois to vote Tuesday on football-only Mountain West invitation
The move would see the Huskies’ football team leave the MAC, with the conference landing spot for its other sports still to be determined, and would give the Mountain West 11 total members and ...