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Pac-12 files a federal lawsuit against Mountain West over $43 million in 'poaching' penalties
Read full article: Pac-12 files a federal lawsuit against Mountain West over $43 million in 'poaching' penaltiesThe Pac-12 is suing the Mountain West over what it calls unlawful and unenforceable fees that could cost the rebuilding conference more than $40 million for adding Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State.
Pac-12 adding Utah State, in talks with Gonzaga, as Mountain West tries to hold UNLV, AP sources say
Read full article: Pac-12 adding Utah State, in talks with Gonzaga, as Mountain West tries to hold UNLV, AP sources sayThe Pac-12 is adding Utah State as its seventh member and is in discussions with basketball powerhouse Gonzaga to also join the rebuilding conference in 2026, multiple people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Last 2 Pac-12 teams determined to fight on, promise a bright future
Read full article: Last 2 Pac-12 teams determined to fight on, promise a bright futureThe Pac-12 may be down to the Pac-2, but that doesnโt mean the league or its remaining members โ Oregon State and Washington State โ arenโt gearing up for football.
AP Sports Story of the Year: Realignment, stunning demise of Pac-12 usher in super conference era
Read full article: AP Sports Story of the Year: Realignment, stunning demise of Pac-12 usher in super conference eraConference realignment and the downfall of the Pac-12 is The Associated Press Sports Story of the Year.
OSU, WSU ask court to prevent departing Pac-12 schools from standing in way of rebuilding conference
Read full article: OSU, WSU ask court to prevent departing Pac-12 schools from standing in way of rebuilding conferenceOregon State and Washington State have filed a complaint in Washington state court against the Pac-12 and Commissioner George Kliavkoff.
UNC's Brown has issues with NCAA over eligibility of transfer wide receiver
Read full article: UNC's Brown has issues with NCAA over eligibility of transfer wide receiverNorth Carolina coach Mack Brown is calling out the NCAA for dragging its heels on the case of transfer wide receiver Devontez Walker, who has not yet been ruled eligible.
Pac-12 leaders hear details of media deal, but no vote to accept terms as league future stays murky
Read full article: Pac-12 leaders hear details of media deal, but no vote to accept terms as league future stays murkyPac-12 leaders were presented details of a long-awaited media rights deal Tuesday by Commissioner George Kliavkoff.
Beleaguered Pac-12 says it will pursue expansion with Colorado, USC and UCLA all leaving next year
Read full article: Beleaguered Pac-12 says it will pursue expansion with Colorado, USC and UCLA all leaving next yearThe nine remaining Pac-12 schools have been mostly quiet since Colorado announced it would leave the conference in 2024 and join the Big 12.
AP Source: Kent State's Lewis joining Sanders at Colorado
Read full article: AP Source: Kent State's Lewis joining Sanders at ColoradoA person familiar with the hiring tells The Associated Press that Kent Stateโs Sean Lewis is leaving after five seasons to become offensive coordinator at Colorado for new coach Deion Sanders.
No. 1 Georgia could be falling after 39-22 win over Kent St
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia could be falling after 39-22 win over Kent StBrock Bowers scored two more touchdowns and No. 1 Georgia survived a sloppy performance and surprisingly gritty effort from Kent State, holding off the Golden Flashes 39-22.
Wyoming beats Kent St. 52-38 in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Read full article: Wyoming beats Kent St. 52-38 in Famous Idaho Potato BowlLevi Williams ran for 200 yards and four touchdowns and passed for 127 yards and another touchdown to lead Wyoming to a 52-38 win over Kent State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
Championship Week Primer: CFP spots, bowl slots are at stake
Read full article: Championship Week Primer: CFP spots, bowl slots are at stakeConference champions will be crowned, bowl selection pecking orders will be locked in and more clarity will emerge about which teams will and wonโt be among the four picked for the College Football Playoff.
Pac-12 picks MGM executive Kliavkoff as next commissioner
Read full article: Pac-12 picks MGM executive Kliavkoff as next commissionerThe Pac-12 hired sports entertainment executive George Kliavkoff to be the conferenceโs next commissioner, replacing Larry Scott with another college sports outsider.
Hauser lifts No. 15 Virginia past Kent State in OT, 71-64
Read full article: Hauser lifts No. 15 Virginia past Kent State in OT, 71-6415 Virginia thought they had the game won in regulation, but after Kent State missed three 3-point attempts and kept rebounding the ball, Danny Pippen swished a 3 at the buzzer, forcing overtime. ADVERTISEMENTThat effort was key after Kent State shot 55.6% in the second half. Mike Nuga scored 20 points, Pippen had 13 and Justyn Hamilton had 12 for Kent State (1-1). They were playing their second game after their opener against Purdue Fort Wayne was postponed. UP NEXTThe Golden Flashes play at Detroit Mercy next Wednesday night.
Buffalo yet to be informed by MAC it has clinched East title
Read full article: Buffalo yet to be informed by MAC it has clinched East titleBUFFALO, N.Y. โ The undefeated Buffalo Bullsโ bid to clinch the Mid-American Conference East Division title were placed on hold on Friday before they even had a chance to play a down. The cancelation left Buffalo (4-0) in limbo, waiting for the conference to determine whether the school has won the division title and a berth in the MAC championship game in Detroit on Dec. 18. Buffalo wouldโve clinched the berth with a win over Ohio (2-1). With only one game left in the regular season, the Bulls have run out of division rivals who can mathematically beat them in the standings. Leipold then had the five-bus caravan turn back toward Buffalo, before breaking the news at the next rest stop.
Pac-12 player group 'disappointed' after commissioner call
Read full article: Pac-12 player group 'disappointed' after commissioner call(AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)The Pac-12 players of the WeAreUnited movement said they were disappointed and deeply concerned after a recent meeting with the conferences commissioner. The players sent an email to Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott late Friday accusing him of not taking the issues they have raised seriously enough. Leaders of the group have said their movement has more than 400 players from around the conference supporting it. When the players went public with their demands last Sunday, they reached out to the Pac-12 and requested daily meetings with conference officials. We will work on gathering the information listed above and providing it to you as soon as possible, Scott wrote.
Pac-12 responds to football players threatening opt-outs
Read full article: Pac-12 responds to football players threatening opt-outsThe Pac-12 has set Sept. 26 as the start of its 10-game conference-only football schedule. A letter from Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott, dated Aug. 3, was sent to 12 football players leading the #WeAreUnited movement. The players say they have been communicating with more than 400 of their peers throughout the Pac-12. Im proud of our players and all the Pac-12 student-athletes for using their platform, especially for matters they are passionate about. Pac-12 football teams are scheduled to begin preseason practices Aug. 17 and the league's conference-only regular season is set to start Sept. 26.
Kent State beats Utah State 51-41 for 1st bowl victory
Read full article: Kent State beats Utah State 51-41 for 1st bowl victoryDustin Crum passed for 289 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a career-high 147 yards and the clinching score to help Kent State beat Utah State 51-41 in the Frisco Bowl. It was a testament to their character.โMatthew Trickett kicked five field goals to set a Kent State game record. โThat was our goal, to get home and take that trophy with us, and it didn't happen,โ Utah State coach Gary Andersen said. Kent State: The Golden Flashesโ previous bowl appearances were losses in the 1952 Refrigerator Bowl, the 1972 Tangerine Bowl and the 2012 team falling in the 2013 GoDaddy.com Bowl. Kent State: The Golden Flashes could again spend the conference season trying to recover from a rugged non-league schedule (visits to Penn State, Kentucky and Alabama).