Now that Texas State is out, this makes way more sense than adding Tarleton State or pulling up an FCS school like NDSU.
New Mexico must really not want NMSU to join the MWC.
The McNeese State coach is Will Wade. Got fired at LSU for recruiting violations.....when that was still a thing.
He went to McNeese....and a lot of big money LSU fans went with him. McNeese now has lots of NIL money...and that helped them win 30 games last season.
So with Wade's reputation, and them being flush with cash.....I won't be shocked if they buy out the return game.
The PAC already had to take USU, and can't touch UNLV who signed the MW's agreement to stay until 2032. Gonzaga will also get a full share with no football which is 70% of a media deal's value. Outside of San Diego what other large metros can they pitch to networks? This seems like a mess already.
I find this surprising, as the Rainbow Warriors play football in a high school stadium and I doubt the rest of their facilities are up to D1 standards. I guess its cheaper to continue to supplement their travel expenses that add someone like SAC STATE. The SAC KINGS just offered their arena to the Hornets when open dates are available so they are getting a lot of community support in the nation's 20th largest media market.
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