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Texas State Poised to Join Pac-12 Amid Urgent Negotiations

6/26/2025

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Texas State is on the verge of a significant move, anticipating an offer to join the Pac-12, as reported by ESPN. The university has notified the Sun Belt Conference, signaling serious negotiations. This transition would bolster the Pac-12 with its eighth football member, crucial for NCAA FBS status, and Texas State is racing against time to secure the deal before a steep exit fee increase on July 1.

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Texas State is on the verge of a significant move, anticipating an offer to join the Pac-12, as reported by ESPN. The university has notified the Sun Belt Conference, signaling serious negotiations. This transition would bolster the Pac-12 with its eighth football member, crucial for NCAA FBS status, and Texas State is racing against time to secure the deal before a steep exit fee increase on July 1.