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Nevada’s Steve Alford rips current NIL, transfer portal framework: ‘It’s utterly ridiculous’

"Five years ago, I wasn't having a conversation saying, 'How much do you want to be paid?'"

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 15, 2025 0
MWC Commissioner Gloria Nevarez issued a statement arguing for Boise State to earn a top four spot in the CFP over Arizona State. Photo Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images

MWC Commissioner Gloria Nevarez: Boise State ‘has earned one of the top four seeds’

"It should not be contingent upon a conference patch or the logo on the helmet."

By Michael Dixon OnDec 7, 2024 0
In hyping Boise State star Ashton Jeanty's Heisman bid, Brock Huard had a sharp message for those who vote for the award early. Photo Credit: Fox

Brock Huard calls out early Heisman voters: ‘Just don’t vote ever again’

"It just makes no sense to me."

By Michael Dixon OnDec 7, 2024 0
Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; The Northern Illinois Huskies pose for photos after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Conference realignment has gone too far – it’s coming for the MAC

With the Mountain West and Pac-12 at a standstill, the MAC may be the next target for a conference realignment raid.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 27, 2024 5
Oregon State and Washington State mascots

Today in conference realignment: Utah State joining Pac-12, Gonzaga might follow, AAC teams definitely won’t

By the time you read this, another school has probably joined the Pac-12.

By Sean Keeley OnSep 23, 2024 4
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt said the Pac-12's plans to expand by adding Mountain West has created something like "generic medicine." Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Joel Klatt takes shot at ‘generic’ Pac-12 expansion

"It's gonna be like generic. It's like generic medication."

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 21, 2024 4
Oct 14, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) tried to avoid Colorado State Rams defensive back Dominic Morris (12) at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Mountain West defectors hope for more TV money in new-look Pac-12

The defection of four Mountain West schools to a yet-to-be fully formed Pac-12 is about one thing - future television money.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 14, 2024 4
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty had to hold his media day in his hotel suite due to Mountain West media days being hosted at a 21+ casino.

Mountain West Media Days at Las Vegas casino presents issue for 20-year-old Boise State star

Aren't media days supposed to be convenient?

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 11, 2024 1

TNT Sports adds package of Mountain West football games, airing on truTV

The Mountain West has a third media partner.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 1, 2024 4
Andy Staples on the Awful Announcing podcast discussing Pac-12 conference realignment

Andy Staples on conference realignment: ‘There’s no logic to it’

"I think if you look at everything that has happened over the past two years, logic is sort of out the window."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 9, 2023 4

Despite success, conference realignment leaves Mountain West & Group of Five in uncertain media landscape

The pursuit of growing, yet limited TV revenue has left much of college football in an uncertain place where winning guarantees nothing.

By Kyle Kensing OnJul 22, 2022 1

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel gets naming rights to LA Bowl, to be played Dec. 18

"Never before has a bowl game been named after a human being. And Papa John doesn't count. He's barely human."

By Ian Casselberry OnJun 17, 2021 6
Boise State winning the 2019 Mountain West title.

Mountain West reverses decision ending Boise State’s extra revenue in future deals in exchange for Broncos dropping legal complaint

The Mountain West reversed their plan to take away extra revenue for Boise State in TV deals beyond 2026, and the Broncos dropped their complaint as a result, punting this fight down the road.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 7, 2020 1
Boise State winning the 2019 Mountain West title.

Boise State has filed a complaint about future media rights against the Mountain West, but it may be resolved without a lawsuit

Boise State filed a complaint Friday, but this hasn't yet gone to litigation, and both sides issued a statement Wednesday that they're "currently in discussions."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 22, 2020 0
The 2019 Mountain West football title was won by Boise State.

Mountain West reportedly reaches deals with Fox and CBS Sports Network, which could almost triple their per-school revenue

The 10 Mountain West schools other than Hawaii and Boise State made $1.1 million per year per school under the current deals with CBSSN and ESPN. They could hit $3 million or more under these new deals.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 17, 2019 3
The Boise State field screened by smoke.

Fireworks in the snow led to ESPN booth unable to see Mountain West title game, “I think Fresno State has the ball”

End-of-quarter pyrotechnics briefly ruined the visibility for the ESPN booth of Steve Levy and Brian Griese.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 1, 2018 1
Mountain West

The Mountain West wonders if its TV deal is enough to make up for its late starts

Can the Mountain West do without its current TV revenue if it means less late-night football games?

By Ken Fang OnNov 15, 2017 11
Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson said the conference would consider a streaming-only deal, but there are pros and cons to that approach.

Mountain West ponders streaming-only for better kickoff times, but will there be enough revenue?

There have been plenty of Power Five college conference executives discussing the possibility of selling their prime live sports rights...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 31, 2017 3

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