The Mountain West Conference is in deep discussions about adding UTEP, an obvious target for the league both from both a geography and tradition standpoint, as a full member, sources told ESPN on Monday,

The Mountain West is looking to add a new member, and Texas State appears to be an emerging target, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel. This comes as the conference received signed commitments from its seven existing members: Air Force, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State, UNLV, Wyoming and Hawaii.

Texas State officials have received a "verbal offer" to leave the Sun Belt conference and join the Mountain West, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Who knows as conference realignment rounds the latest crazy turn and heads toward an absurd homestretch. Last week, the American Athletic Conference stood strong. Earlier this month, the Pac-12 raided the Mountain West

Texas State appears primed to become the next shoe to drop in college football's conference realignment. The Bobcats, currently of the Sun Belt conference, have received a verbal offer to join the Mountain West,

Texas State officials have received a verbal offer to join the Mountain West, sources said, and a decision is expected in the coming days.