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Could Congress Reshape the Next Round of Conference Realignment?
The Protect College Sports Act could limit the growth of the wealthiest conferences while making successful Mountain West programs more attractive for future expansion. By Roger A. Holien | Mountain West Connection College football realignment has largely been driven by television contracts, conference revenue, and schools seeking greater national exposure. Now, Congress could influence what […]
MWCConnection Reacts Results: Mountain West dark horse team.
Check out what the voters think.
3 Mountain West Football Best Bets For Week 3
What are a few wagers you should consider heading into Week 2?
2026 Mountain West Football Week 2 Recap
CFP dreams fading, a dominant debut W and an inexplicable coaching decision highlighted the MW slate of games in Week 2.
What crisis line reports reveal about mental health in the rural West
Mountain West texters are more likely to bring up self-harm in crisis conversations than Americans at large. Rural areas face barriers like geographic isolation and a lack of mental health resources.
Podcast: UTEP raises millions to compete in Mountain West Conference amid college sports money race
Following an intensive, multi-million dollar fundraising campaign, the university in July exited Conference USA, where it spent 21 years. ESPN 600’s Steve Kaplowitz and Adrian Broaddus join us on the El Paso Matters Podcast.
What crisis line reports reveal about mental health in the rural West
Mountain West texters are more likely to bring up self-harm in crisis conversations than Americans at large.
What crisis line reports reveal about mental health in the rural West
Mountain West texters are more likely to bring up self-harm in crisis conversations than Americans at large.
Mountain West & Pac-12 Bowl Projections: 2026 Preseason Edition
It’s never too early to start discussing bowl games.
Mountain West Football Rankings: 2026 Preseason Edition
Ranking each team to start the season.
Ranking Mountain West's sports from strongest to weakest after massive membership change
The Mountain West began a new era on July when it waved goodbye to Boise State, San Diego State, Utah State, Colorado State and Fresno State and welcomed Hawaii
For Boise State, EA Sports College Football 25 was quite a financial windfall
The reported sum for the program vastly outdid what other Mountain West schools received in fiscal year 2025, which ended last summer.
Mountain West, Pac-12 finalize settlement over 'poaching' and exit fees
The Pac-12 and some of new the schools joining the conference filed a lawsuit in California in 2024, claiming the poaching clause the league agreed to when it signed a
The Mountain West Bowl Situation Becomes More Complicated
Back in June, we discussed how the bowl situation would be more complicated for mid-major conferences, especially the Mountain West and Pac-12, going forward. Now, it appears that the Mountain West will face more obstacles for its bowl teams. When the Poinsetta Bowl announced its return, the original reports were that it would take the […]
MWC Media Days: Day 2 Recap
Mountain West Media Days concluded yesterday and the event gave us the chance to familiarize ourselves with the new faces in the conference. It also gives us the opportunity to set our expectations for this fall, despite the league not releasing a preseason poll. Yesterday, Jeremy gave us an excellent rundown of the opening day […]
Mountaintop View 7-17-26: College Sports Act, Boise State Football, Mountain West Bowls, Media Days, Colorado State Football, Gonzaga Basketball
A loaded news day as we head into the weekend
Top 10 Mountain West Football Games of the Divisional Era
With the Mountain West changing, I thought it would be fun to go back and highlight the best players, games, and teams since the last phase of conference realignment 13 years ago. Previously, I’ve covered Top 10 football players, Top 10 basketball players, Top 10 Football Teams, and Top 10 Basketball Teams. Today’s list covers […]
Which schools will play which sports in the new-look Mountain West
The Mountain West used to have a clean-cut approach to its membership with 11 full members plus two affiliates (Hawaii in football and Colorado College in women
A New Mountain West Era Begins
LAS VEGAS - Entering its 28th year, the Mountain West Conference officially begins a new era, marking a meaningful step in the league's continued growth and long-term strategic vision while maintaining its commitment to competitive excellence.
Mountain West Football 2026 All-Conference Team
Athlon Sports' Steven Lassan selects the best players in the Mountain West for the 2026 college football season.
3 La Grande business could get a helping hand
LA GRANDE — La Grande’s Urban Renewal Agency and Urban Renewal Advisory Commission meet Monday, June 29, for a joint special session to allocate project funding. Mountain West Plaza, Flying […]
Donovan McNabb Jr commits to UNLV: Dan Mullen secures pledge from son of six-time Pro Bowler
The younger McNabb joins the Mountain West's No. 1-ranked recruiting class in the 2027 cycle, according to 247Sports
New map estimates health impacts from oil refineries across the Mountain West
People living near oil refineries can often see or smell signs of industrial pollution. Now, a new interactive map aims to help them better understand the potential health impacts associated with those facilities.
Science lays out future of snowfall
In the coming decades, the Mountain West could be plagued by limited snowfall on valley floors even though snowfall may increase at higher elevations, according to research published in the
Summer, sunshine and science: Physics Day at Lagoon
Students from across the Intermountain West gathered to explore the world of science — and it was thrilling in more ways than one
University of Utah Health expands TeleNICU services
University of Utah Health is expanding its TeleNICU program to improve access to specialty newborn care in rural communities across the Mountain West.
Watch the Nevada-San Jose State State softball series live here
The Nevada softball team hosts San Jose State State in a Mountain West series at Hixson Park from Friday-Sunday. All three games will air on Nevada Sports Net,
Trump administration is removing history and science from Bent's Old Fort and other Mountain West parks, lawsuit alleges
At Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, a sign describing a family's "ownership" of enslaved people was flagged.
Roundup: Weber State football, basketball schedules affected by realignment
Future schedules for Weber State’s football and basketball teams have been affected by recent college sports realignment. And, speaking of realignment and schedules, Utah State released its first Pac-12 Conference football schedule as it joins with several outgoing Mountain West teams to form a new home in the fall of 2026. Changes likely for 1 […]
North Dakota State to petition for immediate CFP, postseason access
The Bison's move challenges a long-standing rule that bars new FBS programs from competing for championships for two years. NDSU joins the FBS as a member of the Mountain West in July.
North Dakota State, Winner of 10 FCS titles, Jumps to FBS Mountain West
Perennial FCS power North Dakota State will move up to the FBS level this season and join the Mountain West conference for football.
North Dakota State in talks to join Mountain West for football
The move would mark one of the most significant FCS-to-FBS transitions in recent history and comes amid major realignment shifts inside the Mountain West
Sources: North Dakota State in serious discussions to join Mountain West as football-only member
North Dakota State’s long-awaited move to the Football Bowl Subdivision is inching closer to becoming a reality.
Sources: Sacramento State making aggressive effort to join FBS league, proposing an eight-figure entry fee
While many FBS leagues have rebuffed the proposal — the Mountain West and the Pac-12 among them — other league executives are exploring the possibility.
Mountain West reveals multiplatform media deals
The Mountain West Conference announced multi-year media deals with CBS Sports, Fox Sports, The CW Network and streaming platform Kiswe. The deals begin in 2026-27 and will include football, men's and women's basketball and Olympic sports.
Mountain West extends CBS Sports partnership as part of new media rights package
The new-look Mountain West will continue to be featured across CBS Sports platforms through 2032
Mountain West Announces New Media Rights Package in Collaboration with CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW Network, and Kiswe
Mountain West Announces New Media Rights Package in Collaboration with CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW Network, and Kiswe
MOUNTAIN WEST ANNOUNCES NEW MEDIA RIGHTS PACKAGE IN COLLABORATION WITH CBS SPORTS, FOX SPORTS, THE CW NETWORK, AND KISWE
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West Conference announced today a new media rights package featuring CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW Network, and Kiswe. The agreements with CBS Sports, FOX Sports, and Kiswe run for six years (2026-27 through 2031-32), while the CW Network has committed to a five-year partnership through the 2030-31 season. These strategic collaborations provide extensive visibility and coverage across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms for Mountain West Football and Men's and Women's Basketball, along with a broad array of Olympic Sports.
Mountain West Announces New Media Rights Package In Collaboration With CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW Network And KISWE
The Mountain West Conference announced today a new media rights package featuring CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW Network, and Kiswe. The agreements with CBS Sports, FOX Sports, and Kiswe run for six years (2026-27 through 2031-32), while the CW Network has committed to a five-year partnership through the 2030-31 season. These strategic collaborations provide extensive visibility and coverage across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms for Mountain West Football and Men's and Women's Basketball, along with a broad array of Olympic Sports.
Previewing Mountain West Softball: UNLV Rebels
Time to travel to Sin City to look at the UNLV Lady Rebels. Can the Rebels rebound after a disappointing 2025?
Comprehensive energy permitting reform benefits Colorado, the mountain west
By Ron Dickson Thank you, U.S. Reps. Gabe Evans and Jeff Hurd, for your participation in the Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus and your support of comprehensive energy permitting reform. We also appreciate U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper’s continued efforts to enhance our national electricity grid. The energy demands of the mountain west are rapidly growing. Data […]
2025-26 Mountain West Basketball Power Rankings: Jan. 19
After another action-packed week of Mountain West men’s basketball hoops, what do our power rankings look like this week?! Let’s not waste any more time and dive right into it! 1. San Diego State We have a new No. 1! San Diego State is now the only unbeaten team in MW play, crushing Wyoming followed […]
No. 23 Utah State, Nevada clash amid strong MWC starts
No. 23 Utah State will put its undefeated Mountain West record on the line Wednesday night when it faces Nevada in Logan, Utah.
2025-26 Mountain West Bracketology: January 9
Happy Friday, everyone! As we continue forward with the Mountain West men’s basketball season, we will be updating the conference’s bracketology outlook as we approach the big dance in March! Let’s dive into this week’s update! At Large Candidates: Utah State: NET: 16 KenPom: 26 Lunardi: No. 7 seed Bracket Matrix (out of 58 brackets; Jan. 7): […]
Mountain West Basketball Transfer Portal Team: Mid-season
The Transfer Portal TOTW is back, baby!
Lobos get the road victory against CSU at Moby Arena
photo courtesy of UNM Athletics Lobos Earn Statement Road Win at Colorado State Mountain West ConnectionBy Roger A. Holien FORT COLLINS, Colo. — New Mexico passed one of its early Mountain West Road tests Tuesday night, leaving Moby Arena with an impressive 80–70 victory over Colorado State in a performance that showcased maturity, balance, and […]
Top New Mexico sports stories of 2025 (non-prep)
Coach Jason Eck transformed the Lobos into Mountain West champions while Diego Pavia made history and UNM distance running dominated the national stage.
Opponent Defensive Preview: Boise State Broncos, LA Bowl Edition
The Washington Huskies (8–4, 5–4 Big Ten) meet the Boise State Broncos (9–4, 6-2 Mountain West champions) in the LA Bowl. The Huskies are coming off a solid second season under Jedd Fisch where key underclassmen established themselves for a 2026 season with high expectations. On the other side, the Broncos won their third straight […]
Full-length Replay: Mountain West Championship: UNLV at Boise St.
FOX Sports presents, “FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL FRIDAY: MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIP”.
UNLV vs Boise State live updates: Start time, TV channel for Mountain West championship
The Boise State Broncos are hosting the UNLV Rebels in the Mountain West championship game. Follow live updates:
New Mexico, Jason Eck agree to new five-year deal
First year coach led Lobos to 9-3 record, bowl eligibility after team was picked 11th in Mountain West preseason poll.