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Air Force, UNLV to Stay in Mountain West amid Pac-12 Realignment Rumors

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Air Force and UNLV are staying in the Mountain West Conference despite the Pac-12's efforts to land both schools.

The Mountain West announced that all seven remaining schools signed a memorandum to remain in the league:

Brett McMurphy of The Action Network first reported that Air Force and UNLV were expected to announce their intention to remain in the league despite recent conversations with the Pac-12.

In exchange for their loyalty, Air Force and UNLV will reportedly each receive a signing bonus worth between $25 million and $30 million, which will be drawn from the exit fees the Mountain West is expected to receive from Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State after they decided to leave the MWC for the Pac-12.