It seemed like a done deal. Air Force and Colorado State were taking a long look at the AAC and were expected to leave the Mountain West for the AAC as soon as the first week of October. That is, until reports broke that both schools had taken a look and passed on the option.
Pete Thamel reported, “Air Force and Colorado State will also be staying in the Mountain West. They had been heavily courted and considered the AAC, along with Boise State and San Diego State. All four schools will remain in the Mountain West.