Mountain West and PAC-12 football conferences feature new transfer rosters

As the Mountain West and PAC-12 conferences begin their 2026 college football schedules, teams have integrated numerous transfer players. A roster analysis highlights several incoming athletes across various positions, including quarterbacks, running backs, and defensive personnel. Among the players entering new programs are quarterback Bjorn Jurgensen at Hawaii and running back Kiefer Sibley at New Mexico. Offensive lineman Omoruyi Aliu-Otokiti is slated for a starting role at UTEP, while defensive end Thaddeus Gianaris joins the Wyoming defensive rotation. Coaches and staff continue to adjust depth charts as the season officially kicks off this weekend. The transition period includes players arriving from both FBS programs and smaller college divisions, reflecting broader movement across the conferences this offseason.

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