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SDSU officially joins Pac-12 conference following tumultuous history

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

SDSU officially joins Pac-12 conference following tumultuous history

Summary

San Diego State University (SDSU) has officially become a member of the Pac-12, marking a significant transition after competing in various conferences, including the Western Athletic Conference and the Mountain West. SDSU’s athletic department, led by Director of Athletics John David Wicker, expressed enthusiasm for the new competitive opportunities. Women’s soccer will debut in the Pac-12 with an exhibition match against USC on August 5 and will open regular-season play against UC San Diego on August 12. The first home conference matches will occur in early October, including football facing Texas State at Snapdragon Stadium on October 3 and women’s soccer hosting Boise State on October 1.

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By the Numbers

•SDSU joins the reconstituted Pac-12, cementing its long-awaited membership.
•Women’s soccer first to compete in Pac-12, starting with exhibition on August 5.
•Football's first Pac-12 home game set for October 3 against Texas State.
•SDSU led the Mountain West with 106 all-time conference titles.

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7:00 PMYahoo Sports — SDSU's Pac-12 era officially begins, joining historic conference with new opportunities

What they're saying

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After a winding road that has seen the Scarlet and Black compete in DI as members of the Western Athletic Conference and the Mountain West, with aborted moves to the Big East and the Pac-12 along the way, SDSU is now a member of the 111-year-old conference.
— Yahoo Sports

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