Throw in the uncertainty of the MW going forward — current teams could leave at any time. Air Force has previously been targeted by the American Athletic Conference (AAC), which is home to both Army and Navy — and would stable, winning FCS programs want to make the jump?

Sep 13, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; UNLV Rebels quarterback Matthew Sluka (3) runs the ball against Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Dean Miller (45) during the first half at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Welcome to Until Saturday, the five-star college football newsletter: How the Pac-12 expansion came together and what’s next.

The two-member Pac-12 is aiming to rebuild, starting with four Mountain West schools. Here's who could join the conference.

The Tulane Green Wave may be on the Pac-12 Conference’s list and the American Athletic Conference may be looking for new members.

The Air Force Falcons have long been recognized as a strong service academy over the years. They have been in the MWC since 1999 and have been successful under head coach Troy Calhoun since he took over the reins in 2007 with a 129-82 record.

Colorado State University helped form the Mountain West Conference that it's now leaving through secret meetings in 1998 with a handful of others.

The Pac-12 Conference announced on Thursday it will be adding four schools from the Mountain West starting in a few years as the revival continues.

The Pac-12 is poaching four Mountain West schools to stand alongside Oregon State and Washington State in an effort to preserve the league. Boise State, San Diego State, Colorado State and Fresno State applied for Pac-12 membership and all have been accepted,

We spoke with a dozen people involved in the discussions and no one sees an easy move, making it hard to predict realignment resolution.