The Pac-12 has invited Texas State to join as an all-sports member starting in summer 2026, pending approval from the university's governing board. This move aims to secure a critical membership threshold of eight all-sports schools. Texas State, currently in the Sun Belt, faces a deadline to inform its conference of a withdrawal before an exit fee increase. This expansion reflects the Pac-12's strategy to solidify its presence in Texas, enhancing its athletic profile after significant attrition in previous years.
The Pac-12 has extended an invitation to Texas State to join the conference as an all-sports member beginning in the summer of 2026, confirming a strategic move to bolster membership.
Monday is a critical day as Texas State needs to inform the Sun Belt of their intent to withdraw before a potential exit fee increase on July 1.
Texas State's inclusion in the Pac-12 addresses a critical membership threshold, meeting the need for at least eight all-sports members as the conference rebuilds.
The Pac-12's expansion strategy reflects a long-standing desire to establish a presence in Texas, an important football market, following the departure of several legacy schools.
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