Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching’ and exit fees

The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences finalized a settlement over litigation involving 'poaching' and exit fees. The agreement resolves disputes related to a $10 million to $55 million exit fee clause for schools leaving the Mountain West, with multiple universities, including Boise State, Colorado State, and Utah State, set to join the Pac-12 this fall.