UNLV and Air Drive have opted to stay within the Mountain West Convention, in response to a number of reviews late Wednesday.
UNLV rejected overtures from the rebuilding Pac-12 Convention. Air Drive turned down heavy curiosity from the American Athletic Convention.
The choices by the Runnin’ Rebels and the Falcons to remain put follows the beforehand introduced departures of 5 Mountain West members to the Pac-12: Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State.
Air Drive and UNLV made the selection to remain put after receiving “vital monetary incentives,” Yahoo Sports activities reported. A selected greenback determine was not offered.
The Mountain West has six full members and 7 football-playing faculties, together with Hawaii. It nonetheless should meet the minimal requirement of eight member faculties set by the NCAA and Faculty Soccer Playoff.
All the remaining Mountain West faculties — together with New Mexico, Nevada, San Jose State and Wyoming — are anticipated to signal a binding settlement with the league on Thursday, in response to ESPN and Yahoo Sports activities.
With seven members, the Pac-12 remains to be one in need of the minimal necessities. On Monday, Memphis, Tulane, South Florida and UTSA all handed on Pac-12 provides to stay within the AAC.
–Area Stage Media
