Pac-12 and Mountain West settle disputes over exit fees

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Pac-12 and Mountain West settle disputes over exit fees
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The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have reached a settlement regarding exit fees and poaching disputes. Announced on August 5, 2026, the agreement includes Boise State, Colorado State, Utah State, San Diego State, and Fresno State among the institutions involved. The settlement resolves all pending litigation, allowing the conferences to focus on future operations. These discussions stemmed from a 2024 lawsuit over an invalid poaching clause and separate lawsuits concerning high exit fees from the Mountain West. Colorado State, Utah State, San Diego State, Fresno State, and Boise State plan to join the Pac-12 this fall, while the Mountain West has added three new teams for football.

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  • •Settlement finalized on August 5, 2026
  • •Involves Boise State, Colorado State, Utah State, San Diego State, Fresno State
  • •Related to a 2024 lawsuit over a poaching clause
  • •Teams are set to join the Pac-12 this fall
  • •Mountain West adds UTEP, Hawaii, and Northern Illinois for football
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The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences called a truce in their legal dispute over the former “poaching” member institutions from the latter. A settlement between the rival leagues was reached and announced Tuesday, with terms not disclosed. The Mountain West pursued legal action in 2024 after the Pac-12 announced it would add Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and ...

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The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have finalized a settlement over “poaching” and exit fees. The two conferences announced on Tuesday that all sides have reached final agreements to settle all pending litigation. The statement included Boise State, Colorado State, Utah State and The Board of Trustees of the California State University on behalf of San Diego State and Fresno State.

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Mountain West, Pac-12 Finalize Settlement The settlement between the two conferences over poaching and exit fees has been finalized. Protect College Sports Act Finalized Sweeping changes could be on the horizon for everyone involved in college sports. Colorado State joining Adidas, leaving Under Armour CSU athletics has a new partner. No Pac-12 or MWC teams […]

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