Utah State’s Brad Mortensen on PAC-12, Revenue, and Reinvention

Utah State’s Brad Mortensen on PAC-12, Revenue, and Reinvention

April 22, 2026 · 26 min · Season 6 · Episode 36

About this episode

Brad Mortensen discusses his leadership at Utah State and the challenges of transitioning to the PAC-12.

Utah State President Brad Mortensen joins Karen Weaver to discuss his first months leading his alma mater through a pivotal transition. He shares insights on the upcoming PAC-12 move, NIL, gambling risks, revenue strategy, and how Utah State is positioning athletics, campus storytelling, and institutional partnerships for the future.

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