The 5 departing Mountain West schools officially notified the league of their departures beginning in 2026. The league's survival hinges mostly on UNLV.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Sooners' host John Williams discuss why Oklahoma should expect to be in the Playoff mix off a 6-7 season. Brent Venables HAS TO beat Michigan in Week 2. 9:47

USC's 2026 recruiting efforts picked up again landing 5-star TE Mark Bowman from Mater Dei HS. The move is a big one for the Trojans on and off the field. 21:10

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COLLAPSING? Mountain West NEEDS UNLV to pass Pac-12 (again) for long-term survival. USC lands 5-star

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