COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — San Diego State is staying in the Mountain West and backing out on the Big East, just as Boise State did last month.

San Diego State had committed to join the Big East for football only, with Boise State, starting next season. San Diego State's other teams were going to compete in the Big West.

But recent defections from the Big East caused Boise State to reconsider and strike a deal to stay in the Mountain West. Without a western partner, San Diego State retreated, too.

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