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After guiding the Cougars to a historic conference title, a NCAA Tournament appearance and a record‑setting team GPA, Washington State University has secured head coach Nathan Choate through 2031, promising continuity amid rising expectations.
Washington State University announced a contract extension for baseball coach Nathan Choate through 2031, celebrating a season that delivered the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010, a conference championship, a 3.45 team GPA record, and a standout pitcher among award finalists.
The 2026 college football season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, with conference realignments, coaching changes, and title aspirations converging across the United States.
Boise State prepares for its Pac‑12 debut, confronting offensive uncertainties while banking on a strong running game and a revamped pass rush.
Washington State’s left‑hander Nick Lewis was crowned the 2026 Mountain West Conference Pitcher of the Year and earned ABCA All‑West Region Second Team honors, driving the program to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010.
The Wolverines open the 2026 season with a series of games that range from modest non‑conference foes to formidable Big Ten rivals, each offering a glimpse into the team’s progress under new leadership.
North Dakota State University will air ten football games nationally this season, five on The CW, marking a major step up from the 1990s tape‑delayed broadcasts and signaling a new era of exposure for the program.
A look at Nevada's football strategy, from quarterback recruitment to the broader implications of the Mountain West's new media rights, interwoven with personal musings on music and the fading print press.
An overview of the 2026 season schedule, key player movements, and the team's transition into the Pac-12 conference.
Nevada football rewards two standout prospects with scholarships, while track star Meekness Dogonyaro seeks new opportunities and Kade Morris begins his professional baseball journey.
San Diego State’s football program is set to join the Pac‑12 on July 1, bringing a fresh schedule, a wave of local and out‑of‑area recruits, and a clear playoff vision.
Electronic Arts will release College Football ‘27 on July 9 for PlayStation and Xbox, featuring North Dakota State University after its move to the Mountain West Conference. The partnership follows a viral social‑media push and a revived licensing model that pays players $1,500 plus potential royalties.
After a 12‑1 campaign and a No. 3 seed in the expanded 2024 playoff, Boise State aims to translate early‑season momentum, quarterback growth and a rebuilt line into a CFP berth in 2026.
North Dakota State University is set to join the Mountain West Conference in the Football Bowl Subdivision, bringing a new contract for coach Tim Polasek, a packed national schedule and lofty expectations for the upcoming season.
North Dakota State University has announced kickoff times for its upcoming football games, highlighting a schedule packed with night contests that will affect travel and tailgating for fans.
The conference welcomes North Dakota State, Northern Illinois and UTEP, while UNLV, Hawaii and New Mexico Lobos look to capitalize on fresh opportunities.
Boise State’s move to the Pac‑12 in 2026 brings a challenging slate, a wealth of returning talent and lofty projections that could reshape the program’s national standing.
With exactly 100 days until the 2026 season opener against Western Kentucky, Nevada must fix its passing game, boost receiver production and lean on All‑Mountain West defensive lineman Dylan LaBarbera to break a three‑year bowl drought.
The 2026 Mountain West season promises fresh storylines as the conference welcomes North Dakota State, Northern Illinois and UTEP, while historic rivalries and untapped potential set the stage for an unpredictable year.
Duquesne University's football program will appear on national television in 2026, with a Week 3 matchup at Washington State slated for a 3:30 p.m. ET start on USA Network.
The Miners' 2026 schedule promises a heavy presence on national platforms, with key matchups against Nevada, Hawai'i, Wyoming and Air Force slated for prime‑time slots, while the new MW+ service becomes the hub for live coverage.
WDAY-TV, owned by Forum Communications, is bidding for two North Dakota State football games not picked up by national networks, planning to air them on the Mountain West Conference's MW+ platform and expand coverage into neighboring states.
North Dakota State’s football slate will feature a handful of prime‑time matchups, but the late‑hour kickoffs raise questions about fan accessibility and the wisdom of the Mountain West’s West Coast‑centric schedule.
Former NDSU interim president Rick Berg discusses the ambitious transition to Division I FBS, the financial calculus, and the new alliances forming within the Mountain West Conference.