Mountain West, UTEP in talks for Miners to join conference
Mountain West, UTEP in talks for Miners to join conference as league nears replenishing full-time membership
Should UTEP be extended an invitation and opts to leave Conference USA, the MWC would have eight members with seven holding full-time status (Hawai'i is a football-only member). The NCAA requires eight full members for a league to be recognized as an FBS conference.
REPORT: Mountain West, UTEP in “deep discussions” about conference expansion
Conference realignment chaos continues and this time UTEP is said to be in the mix of universities that could be changing conferences. Ever since the Pac-12 snagged four universities from the Mountain West Conference and left the MWC in need of new members,
Could UTEP be heading to Mountain West?
UTEP, conference appear to be interested in each other as the college football landscape continues to shift
UTEP to Mountain West becomes potential conference realignment move amid Pac-12's pursuit of 8 member schools
UTEP to Mountain West? The next potential conference realignment move is what is on the cards according to college football Insider Pete Thamel.
REPORT: UTEP in "Deep Talks" To Join Mountain West Conference
After all the movement in the PAC-12, the Mountain West has been tasked with finding new teams. The UTEP Miners seem to be one of them. Per ESPN's Pete Thamel,
Report: UTEP in ‘deep discussions’ with Mountain West to join conference
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Mountain West is in “deep discussions” with UTEP to join the conference. No agreement has been made quite yet but the Miners are expected to provide their decision in the near future.
Sources: Mountain West in deep discussions about adding UTEP
The Mountain West is in deep discussions about adding UTEP as a full member, sources told ESPN, and there's mutual interest between the sides. A deal has yet to be finalized, per ESPN sources, but an answer on UTEP joining the league is expected soon.
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