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The realignment cycle has considerably reshaped the Mountain West Conference (MWC).
Customary powers San Diego State,Boise State,and Fresno State are departing. These schools, along with Colorado State and Utah state, will join the Pac-12 Conference, effective in the 2024 season, *not* 2026 as originally stated. The Pac-12 will retain Oregon State and Washington State and is adding Texas State.
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So, what does the MWC look like ahead of the 2024 season?
San Jose State and Hawai’i will remain. The same is true for Air Force, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada, and UNLV. UTEP is indeed joining the MWC from Conference USA.
Northern Illinois is also making the jump from the Mid-American Conference (MAC), adding Midwest representation.
North Dakota State (NDSU) is also joining the MWC, alongside Northern Illinois. The Bison are a dominant force in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).
NDSU boasts 10 national titles sence 2011.
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Former Bison coaches have made their mark in the MWC. Craig Bohl, who led NDSU to national championships, now leads Wyoming, and was instrumental in recruiting Josh Allen.
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