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Texas State Joins Pac-12 in Bold 2026 Move

7/1/2025

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Texas State University is set to make a bold leap to the Pac-12 in 2026, paying a hefty $5 million buyout to join the prestigious conference. This strategic move, fueled by lucrative media rights opportunities, positions Texas State as the eighth member of the Pac-12, with Colorado State being a staggering 1,000 miles away.

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Texas State University is set to make a bold leap to the Pac-12 in 2026, paying a hefty $5 million buyout to join the prestigious conference. This strategic move, fueled by lucrative media rights opportunities, positions Texas State as the eighth member of the Pac-12, with Colorado State being a staggering 1,000 miles away.