The Mountain West Conference continues to look for more options to add o their league after several departures to the Pac-12. It appears they’re zeroing in on another target. The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are in the Mountain West’s sight according to a new report on Thursday.
Action Network’s Brett McMurphy reported on the developments on Thursday morning.
“Mountain West is in discussions w/ Hawaii about the school joining the league as a full member,” McMurphy reported. He notes that Hawaii football is a football member in the Mountain West, but in order to gain full FBS status, they’ll have to convert the Rainbow Warriors into a full-time member.
Mountain West is in discussions w/Hawaii about the school joining the league as a full member, sources told@ActionNetworkHQ. Hawaii has been a MW football member since 2012 & its non-football sports are in the Big West. Mountain West needs 1 full member to meet FBS requirement
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) October 3, 2024
Later, reporter Mike Wittman added further details on the situation and said it could finalize this weekend.
“Regarding Hawaii and the Mountain West. I’m being told by a source close to the situation that talks have gained serious momentum and things could be finalized as soon as this weekend,” Wittman said.
Regarding Hawaii and the Mountain West.
I’m being told by a source close to the situation that talks have gained serious momentum and things could be finalized as soon as this weekend.
— Mike Wittmann (@Mike_SBN) October 3, 2024
Time will tell to see if this is the next domino to fall in this lengthy new run for conference realignment. It’s clear this run of activity is nearing its end, but for now, the windy road continues.
