Oregon State and Washington State lopped off the top of the Mountain West to create the beginnings of a new conference. The move has marginal benefits, but we’re skeptical it will change much about the pecking order outside the power conferences. Meanwhile, the Mountain West has limited options, and the American Athletic could find itself doing some WEIRD things. We play fantasy conference commissioner and chart some paths forward.
Production: Anthony Vito
This episode is for paid subscribers, but everyone can hear a free preview. Free subscribers can still hear the Week 4 Tasting Menu, our preview of the games ahead. Paid subscribers get another show this week, and everyone gets the Sunday Hurry-Up recap after games have been played.