Mountain West and Pac-12 finalize settlement of all pending litigation

The Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences, alongside Boise State, Colorado State, Utah State, San Diego State, and Fresno State, announced on August 4, 2026, that they have reached a settlement resolving all pending litigation. The settlement concludes a lengthy legal saga that began amidst conference realignment issues over the past two years. The two conferences have stated that the resolution allows them to focus on their missions to support student-athletes and their communities. Financial terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but the Mountain West had sought significant exit penalties and poaching fees from the departing schools.

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