PAC-12
Coverage of PAC-12 in the Nexus archive.
- Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching’ and exit fees
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences finalized a settlement over litigation involving 'poaching' and exit fees. The agreement resolves disputes related to a $10 million to $55 million exit fee clause for schools leaving the Mountain West, with multiple universities, including Boise State, Colorado State, and Utah State, set to join the Pac-12 this fall.
- Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back
Nick Saban and college sports figures testified in support of a bipartisan bill to regulate athlete payments, limit free transfers, and restrict mid-season coach departures. The Senate Commerce Committee pushed the legislation, but the SEC and Big Ten opposed it, claiming unresolved issues. The bill aims to restore competition by ensuring success is tied to university team-building rather than financial resources.