Mountain West and Conference-USA merging into single athletic conference

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Members of the Mountain West and Conference USA athletic conferences announced Monday they are working on finalizing merging the two leagues.

Fresno State will join the Mountain West in the fall of 2012. The new conference is expected to include 18 to 24 schools, and will hold a football championship game to determine the conference winner.

Fresno State Athletics Director Thomas Boeh will announce details of the merger Monday night at 5:30 p.m.

We will have complete coverage tonight on Action News at six. Stay with Action News and ABC30.COM for details.

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