
Mountain West Announces 2026 Preseason All-Conference Football Team
The Mountain West Conference unveiled its 2026 preseason All‑Mountain West football team at The Palms Casino Resort, recognizing standout student‑athletes from across the league.
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The Mountain West Conference unveiled its 2026 preseason All‑Mountain West football team at The Palms Casino Resort, recognizing standout student‑athletes from across the league.

A historic preseason All-Mountain West team highlights Nevada’s rising stars, from a dominant linebacker to a clutch kicker and a promising freshman defender.

The CW announced a major expansion of its college football schedule, adding Pac‑12 and Mountain West matchups and unveiling a refreshed broadcast lineup featuring Thom Brennaman, Jason Cabinda, Rick Allen and other veteran voices.
The latest Big 12 rankings highlight Utah's top spot, while the conference's deep history showcases legendary programs, standout players and influential figures across the league.
The excitement builds as TCU counts down to its 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland, spotlighting former player Ed Wesley whose career defined a era of Horned Frog football.

TCU will open its 2026 campaign against North Carolina in Dublin on Aug. 29, and the Countdown to Kickoff series spotlights former players whose jersey numbers match the days remaining. Former running back Ed Wesley, a three‑time All‑Mountain West Conference selection, is featured at No. 34.

The latest coverage from Media Days in Tempe highlights the Protect College Sports Act, analyses of Boise State’s defense, bowl outlook, and the ambitions of Colorado State and Gonzaga.

At the Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas, Hawaii’s football team blended humor with confidence, sharing unusual golf fantasies, bold predictions about Coach Timmy Chang, and a clear hierarchy among teammates.
The University of Texas at El Paso’s football program is preparing for its first season in the Mountain West Conference, highlighted by media days in Las Vegas, key player statements, and a schedule that includes games against Oklahoma, Michigan and Oregon State.

Coach Timmy Chang’s fifth‑year Hawaii team benefits from chartered flights, revenue sharing and a Preseason Offensive Player of the Year quarterback, but faces stiff competition for talent.

The New Mexico Lobos announced five preseason All‑Mountain West honorees at Media Days in Las Vegas, signaling high hopes for the upcoming campaign.

Despite ESPN’s Football Power Index forecasting losses at Michigan, Georgia, Texas and Texas A&M, the author argues that Oklahoma’s 2025 slate is far more winnable than the model suggests.
North Dakota State University sold about 11,000 season tickets for its debut in the FBS and Mountain West Conference, missing its 12,000 target despite strong conference-wide interest.
Nearly two hundred fans gathered to watch the Miners' first public practice of the season, highlighting a $2 million payroll and the program's reliance on community support.

Gonzaga University will join the Pac‑12 in 2026‑27, driven by a lucrative media‑rights deal that boosts revenue and reshapes its basketball outlook.

The conference announced dates, broadcast partners and structural changes that aim to increase postseason opportunities for its member schools.

A deep dive into the factors that could turn Boise State’s transition to the Pac‑12 into a championship‑contending campaign.

The Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine are set to debut in the 2027 Mountain West Basketball Championships, aiming for an automatic NCAA tournament berth.
The Miners and Aggies have locked in their non‑conference basketball dates for the upcoming season, while the future of their football series remains tentative due to scheduling constraints.

The Pac‑12 is adding seven schools and reimagining its tournament format, a move that could reshape college basketball dynamics and elevate the conference’s national standing.

The conference is adding seven new members and introducing a five‑day stepladder format that begins on March 9, 2027, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UTEP enters its first Mountain West season after a challenging 2025 campaign, while Nevada aims to secure bowl eligibility. The October 10 matchup will reveal how quickly the Miners can translate defensive promise into results.

After being released by North Carolina for academic reasons, record‑setting quarterback Taron Dickens has committed to Northern Illinois, where he will look to add depth and experience as the Huskies prepare for their inaugural season in the Mountain West.

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.