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Utah State Joins New Pac-12, Leaving Both Conferences Short of FBS Requirement by 2026

Sep 24, 2024, 12:11 AM

Utah State University has accepted an invitation to join the new Pac-12 Conference, becoming its seventh member. This move leaves both the Pac-12 and the Mountain West Conference with seven football members each, one short of the NCAA requirement for FBS leagues. The Pac-12 is also in discussions with Gonzaga for basketball-only membership and continues to pursue UNLV, which has not yet formalized its commitment to the Mountain West. The decision by Utah State, which has signed an agreement, has led to a reevaluation of options by UNLV and other schools in the Mountain West. The Pac-12 needs to get to at least eight members by 2026.