Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching’ and exit fees
Summary
The Pac-12 and Mountain West college sports conferences have settled a legal dispute about rules and fees related to schools leaving one conference for the other. This agreement allows both conferences and the involved schools to focus on their athletic programs without ongoing lawsuits.Key Facts
- The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have finalized a settlement ending all their legal cases.
- The dispute involved “poaching” rules and exit fees when schools moved from the Mountain West to the Pac-12.
- The contested rule required payments starting at $10 million for the first school that left, increasing with each additional school.
- Several schools, including Boise State and Colorado State, are transferring to the Pac-12 this fall.
- The Mountain West has added new football teams, such as UTEP, Hawaii, and Northern Illinois, to replace departing schools.
- Gonzaga University will join the Pac-12 as a non-football school.
- The settlement helps both conferences focus on supporting athletes, fans, and campuses without legal distractions.
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