Losing Air Force would drop the Mountain West below the eight members needed to be recognized as an FBS league

We spoke with a dozen people involved in the discussions and no one sees an easy move, making it hard to predict realignment resolution.

Air Force has emerged as a serious target to be added to the American Athletic Conference, sources told ESPN on Monday. Air Force had been referenced in conversations as a potential AAC add in recent months,

The Air Force athletic program has emerged a target to join the AAC following the Pac-12 moves to accept several MWC institutions.

Air Force has re-emerged as a top target to join the American Athletic Conference, sources tell On3. The Pac-12 added Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State last week, swiping four core members away from the Mountain West Conference.

After the Mountain West Conference lost four schools to the Pac-12 last week, Air Force reportedly could be next to follow. According to ESPN's Pete

Pac-12 rebuilding efforts already are producing seismic reactions across college football, as the AAC reportedly wants to add Air Force.