This week was not like any other Mountain West media day, however. For five of the league’s 12 schools, it was their last. A year from now, they’ll be in the Pac-12, as that century-old league hard-launches its new form.

The Mountain West Conference has announced a pause on adding new schools. Commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Wednesday that the focus is on media rights negotiations and managing current transitions.

Five schools will leave the Mountain West for the Pac-12 Conference next year — Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State.