In a civil complaint filed last year in federal court, the Pac-12 challenged the legality of a "poaching penalty" included in ...

The ongoing legal battle between the Mountain West and the five schools leaving for the Pac-12 took another turn Thursday.

With eight schools, the Pac-12 would have the option to play seven or eight conference games. Jon Wilner explains why that flexibility is vital.

Last week, John Canzano wrote that it is likely that any expansion by the Pac-12 would come after the conference and the MW settled their issues, issues centered on exit and poaching fees.

There is ongoing mediation between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West conferences, at issue are the exit fees required to be paid by the five schools that are slated to depart from the MW for the ...

The Pac-12 and MWC began mediation on May 19. The mediation is ongoing. “From a Mountain West Conference mediation standpoint … that continues to progress,” Wicker said.

The Pac-12 and Mountain West are reportedly still in mediation regarding multiple lawsuits over exit fees and poaching penalties. Follow sports reporter Kevin Lytle on X and Instagram @Kevin_Lytle.

The Pac-12 must add at least one more football-playing member before 2026 to reach the NCAA’s eight-team minimum to qualify as an FBS conference. Gonzaga does not compete in football.

The Pac-12 has extended its broadcasting deal with CBS Sports, leading to more questions about how the conference will continue to expand after raiding the Mountain West.

The Pac-12 must add at least one more football-playing member before 2026 to reach the NCAA’s eight-team minimum to qualify as an FBS conference. Gonzaga does not compete in football.