Additionally, the Mountain West is moving to make ensure the teams remaining after the Pac-12's recent poaching stay put as members of the league.  All four AAC schools were reportedly courted by the re-imagined conference,

Pac-12 leaders are mobilizing in pursuit of more expansion members after a group of American Athletic Conference schools decided to spurn the league’s interest to join, likely resulting in a pivot back to the West.

USF made the logical choice Monday, choosing to stay in the American Athletic Conference instead of leaving for the Pac-12. The Bulls have shown enough potential (a bowl and NIT appearance last season) and off-field commitment ($340 million on-campus football stadium) to earn interest from the revamped,

AAC conference members Memphis, USF, UTSA,Tulane announce commitment to conference after Pac-12 talks. Here's the latest:

Memphis, Tulane and South Florida plan to announce their continued commitment to the American Athletic Conference, turning down serious interest from the Pac-12, sources told Yahoo Sports on Monday. UTSA, also courted by the Pac-12, will announce its commitment to the AAC as well.

Memphis, Tulane, South Florida and UTSA are staying in the American Athletic Conference after receiving overtures from the Pac-12

Pac-12 leaders are mobilizing in pursuit of more expansion members after a group of American Athletic Conference schools decided to spurn the league’s interest to join, likely resulting in a pivot back to the West.