
Pac‑12 Basketball Returns to the Las Vegas Strip
The Pac‑12 will host its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in March 2027, featuring a revamped play‑in ladder and a nine‑team field.
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The Pac‑12 will host its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in March 2027, featuring a revamped play‑in ladder and a nine‑team field.

The Pac‑12 is bringing its basketball tournaments back to the Strip, with new member schools and a refreshed format set for March 2027 and 2028.

The Mountain West Conference's MW+ platform will stream Bison football games, providing fans worldwide with live coverage, replays and original programming, while generating revenue for NDSU Athletics.

The Pac‑12 will host its 2027 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on the Las Vegas Strip, featuring a revamped format and a fresh lineup of member schools.

Akili Carris earns the prestigious Mountain West Scholar-Athlete honor, joining an elite group of student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and on the field.

The Mountain West Conference has abandoned its traditional preseason football poll, citing the volatility of realignment and roster turnover. In its wake, the University of New Mexico is being tabbed as the betting favorite to capture its first conference title since 1964, even as new recruits pledge to join the program.
North Dakota State University launches a targeted fundraising push on July 1 to secure $10 million in matching donations, supporting its move to Division I FBS and the Mountain West Conference.

After a decades‑long pursuit, San Diego State University’s football program has secured a spot in the Pac‑12, marking a new era for the Aztecs and reshaping the West Coast conference landscape.

Monson Tukuafu, a 6‑foot‑3, 230‑pound defensive end from Bingham High School, has verbally committed to the University of Utah, becoming the 17th prospect to pledge to the Utes for the Class of 2027.
A recent NCAA decision removes the traditional transition hurdle for teams moving up to the Football Bowl Subdivision, positioning Sacramento State to qualify for a bowl game as early as this season if the Hornets meet a .500 record.
North Dakota State University’s football program has cleared a major hurdle as the NCAA Division I Cabinet voted to lift the two‑year postseason ban that had shadowed the Bison since their move to the Football Bowl Subdivision. The decision permits NDSU to qualify for bowl games once it reaches six victories in a season, a milestone that could reshape the team’s recruiting narrative and fan engagement.

The conference’s re‑imagined lineup sets the stage for a championship race without a clear favorite.

The conference has introduced a new wordmark, color palette and tagline that reflect its commitment to student‑athletes and a bold future.

Sacramento State and Utah Valley transition to the Big West, bringing reduced travel burdens, strategic coaching approaches, and a focus on local talent to enhance competitiveness.
North Dakota State University’s football team is set to shine on a new streaming platform as the Mountain West Conference expands its reach, bringing all conference sports — including ten Bison games — to viewers across the country.
The Bison’s move to the Mountain West brings an ambitious streaming platform into the spotlight, promising nationwide coverage and new revenue shares for member schools.
North Dakota State’s football schedule will be available through the new Mountain West streaming service, with ten games slated for national TV and local production plans for key home matchups.
North Dakota State joins the Division I FBS Mountain West Conference, with a new streaming service and potential local broadcast deals set to reshape how fans watch Bison games.

As the Aztecs gear up for their first Pac‑12 game against Texas State on October 3, coaches and fans alike are focusing on a handful of players whose performances could shape the season.

Upcoming changes in college football conference realignment for 2026 bring historic programs into the FBS, reshape major conferences and introduce new postseason challenges.

Washington State's Nick Lewis is a finalist for the ABCA Rawlings Gold Glove Award, seeking to become the first Cougar since 2008 to win the honor. Joining him, transfer Jacob Hayes adds power to the roster, and former Cougars shine in professional leagues.

A look back at the Mountain West Conference’s most dominant men’s basketball programs over the last 13 seasons, highlighting key teams, players and historic runs.
Wyatt Hanoian, a standout freshman at Air Force, has committed to Tennessee baseball, adding offensive firepower and defensive reliability to the Volunteers' roster.
The Miners are using early practices to build chemistry among a diverse group of newcomers, including Brazilian forward Augusto Cassia and German point guard Leif Möller, as they prepare for their first season in the Mountain West Conference.