Pac-12 expansion efforts in flux: Four AAC schools rebuff interest, Mountain West moves to keep existing teams
Additionally, the Mountain West is moving to make ensure the teams remaining after the Pac-12's recent poaching stay put as members of the league.  All four AAC schools were reportedly courted by the re-imagined conference,
Pac-12 still pursuing expansion members after AAC schools decline to make jump
However, the clock is ticking. The Mountain West is in a proverbial sprint to secure its membership with financial incentives, much of which are derived from the exit and expected penalty fees owed to the league from those schools that left for the Pac-12. The exit and penalty fees are expected to eclipse $120 million.
Pac-12 expansion slowed as AAC retains Memphis, Tulane, UTSA and South Florida
AAC conference members Memphis, USF, UTSA,Tulane announce commitment to conference after Pac-12 talks. Here's the latest:
Why USF joining Pac-12 expansion was worth considering and declining
USF made the logical choice Monday, choosing to stay in the American Athletic Conference instead of leaving for the Pac-12. The Bulls have shown enough potential (a bowl and NIT appearance last season) and off-field commitment ($340 million on-campus football stadium) to earn interest from the revamped,
AAC schools turn down Pac-12 as Gonzaga discusses potentially joining conference
Four schools in the American Athletic Conference will not join the Pac-12, but AP sources said Gonzaga is now discussing potentially joining the conference.
Memphis, Tulane and South Florida Have Decided to Remain in the AAC After Overtures From New Pac-12
Memphis, Tulane, South Florida and UTSA are staying in the American Athletic Conference after receiving overtures from the Pac-12
Pac-12 Conference Adds Basketball Powerhouse Amid Massive Expansion Plans: Report
The Pac-12 has a new member after searching around the country for another school to add. According to insider Brett McMurphy ...
Report: Gonzaga, Pac-12 in 'Serious' Talks Amid Conference Realignment Rumors
The Pac-12's revitalization took another potential step on Monday. According to multiple reports, Gonzaga and the conference ...
Pac-12 aiming to add Gonzaga, UNLV, Utah State as part of conference rebuild
Memphis, Tulane, South Florida, UTSA and the American Athletic Conference released a statement that made no mention of the ...
Utah State could still be a Pac-12 target after Memphis and others decide to stay put
Memphis, Tulane, South Florida and UTSA have reaffirmed their commitment to the American Athletic Conference, the ...
Report: Mountain West Pushing to Keep Core Teams Amid Pac-12, Realignment Rumors
The Mountain West conference is reportedly "amid a significant push to keep its core of eight schools together, which ...
Pac-12 in talks with basketball powerhouse Gonzaga to join rebuilding league in 2026, AP sources say
The Pac-12 is in discussions with basketball powerhouse Gonzaga to join the rebuilding conference in 2026, according to three ...
Reggie Bush sues USC, NCAA and Pac-12 for unearned NIL compensation
Former USC star running back Reggie Bush has sued his former school, the NCAA and the Pac-12, seeking compensation for his ...
Four Programs Reaffirm Commitment to American Athletic Conference Amid Pac-12 Interest
As the Pac-12 Conference continues to search for two more football programs to meet the NCAA's minimum of eight teams by 2026 ...