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Mountain West Media Days features Gloria Nevarez, KC Smurthwaite discussions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Mountain West Media Days features Gloria Nevarez, KC Smurthwaite discussions

Summary

The finale of the Mountain West Media Days podcast includes interviews with Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez and college sports business expert KC Smurthwaite. The discussions cover topics such as the addition of North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, and UTEP to the conference, as well as the conference's goals for 2026 and its future identity. This episode wraps up a three-part series highlighting insights from the event and will be followed by regular programming next week.

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By the Numbers

•Gloria Nevarez discusses the future identity of the Mountain West Conference.
•KC Smurthwaite analyzes the financial implications of new member additions.
•The episode is part of a three-part series from Mountain West Media Days.
•Listeners can access a depth chart tracker app for Mountain West and PAC-12 teams.
•Regular programming will resume next week after this finale.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mountain West Media Days Finale! Exclusive interview w/ MW Commissioner Gloria Nevarez! Insider conversation w/ college sports business expert KC Smurthwaite! HP Ep. #164 OUT NOW!

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