PAC-12 scheduling changes anticipated with Protect College Sports Act

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

PAC-12 scheduling changes anticipated with Protect College Sports Act
Summary

The Protect College Sports Act is set to influence PAC-12 scheduling significantly. The act aims to re-establish regional rivalries by requiring schools to restart rivalry games if they compete in a conference without three or more of their top 10 most-played opponents. Teams like Boise State, Colorado State, and Oregon State will need to integrate familiar adversaries into their upcoming schedules. The act could reshape the dynamics of inter-conference matchups and rivalry games moving forward, though the specific scheduling details remain under discussion.

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  • PAC-12 scheduling influenced by the Protect College Sports Act.
  • Teams like Boise State and Oregon State must schedule rivalries.
  • Rivalry games are prioritized under the proposed legislation.
  • Colorado State has future dates set with Wyoming.
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Last week, we took a look at what the future of Mountain West football scheduling may look like with the proposed “Protect College Sports” Act. Most importantly, magnifying this proposal: “Re-establishes regional rivalries by requiring some schools to restart rivalry games if they compete in a conference without three or more of their top 10 […]

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