SAN MARCOS, Texas – On Monday, the Pac-12 conference announced that the Texas State Bobcats are joining the Pac-12 conference, beginning in the 2026 season. They will be the conference’s ninth team.
“We are extremely excited to welcome Texas State as a foundational member of the new Pac-12,” said Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould. “It is a new day in college sports and the most opportune time to launch a new league that is positioned to succeed in today’s landscape with student-athletes in mind.”
Gould complimented Texas State athletics’ dedication to not only athletic success, but academic success and an overall great collegiate experience for student athletes.
“Texas State has shown a commitment to competing and winning at the highest level as well as to providing student-athletes with a well-rounded college experience academically, athletically and socially. We look forward to seeing the Bobcats’ future trajectory continue to shine big and bright,” Gould said.
According to a statement by Washington State Athletics, Texas State joins Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, San Diego State, Utah State and Washington State as nine foundational members of the new Pac-12, with the league’s official launch set for July 1, 2026. The Bobcats will join as a full member of the new Pac-12, participating in all conference sports.
The conference now meets the FBS’s requirements with eight football teams playing.
“We’re excited to welcome Texas State to the Pac-12,” said WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell. “It’s a perfect match; two proud universities with deep roots in education, strong school spirit, and vibrant college towns at the heart of it all. From Bobcat Build to Cougar…
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