Pac-12 relaunches with eight teams for 2026 season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Pac-12 officially returns as of July 1, 2026, with eight teams. After almost disappearing, Oregon State and Washington State led efforts to reclaim the conference name and assets, laying the groundwork for revival. The new lineup includes Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State, and Texas State. This marks a significant shift from the traditional membership that included storied programs. With the completion of their membership changes, the Pac-12 aims to reestablish itself in the college sports.
- •Pac-12 returns with eight teams for the 2026 season.
- •Oregon State and Washington State spearheaded the relaunch.
- •New teams include Boise State and Colorado State.
- •Pac-12 was reduced to two teams before the rebuild.
- •The conference aims to regain its prominence after realignment.
- 1:00 PMCBS Sports — Welcome to the Pac-12, Version 2.0: How we got here, what to know about each team, 2026 contenders
"The Pac-12 officially relaunched on Wednesday, and with it comes an exciting new crop of members
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