Mountain West teams make recruiting moves ahead of football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
On August 1, teams in the Mountain West Conference began sending official offers to 2027 recruits, although actual recruiting activity is slowing as coaches prepare for the upcoming football season. This week saw only two known offers issued, while four commitments were noted, including a significant addition for Oregon State. The current recruiting environment is impacted by a dead period, restricting in-person contact, though digital communication remains open. The latest Mountain West team rankings list UNLV in the top position, followed by New Mexico and San Jose State.
- •August 1 marks the start for official offers to 2027 recruits.
- •Oregon State secures a notable commit for their 2027 class.
- •This week sees two official offers and four new commitments.
- •Mountain West teams are currently in a recruiting dead period.
- •UNLV ranked first in the latest Mountain West team rankings.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — MWCConnection Recruiting Roundup 8-3-26: Mountain West August Team Rankings
"It’s another week of the Recruiting Roundup. As mentioned the past few weeks, coaches are focusing on getting ready for the start of football season, so recruiting takes a back seat. One thing to mention is that August 1st is the when teams can send out official written offers to 2027 recruits. While it is […]
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