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What does the Pac-12 expansion mean for Texas programs such as UTSA, UTEP, and North Texas?

Sep 12, 2024, 3:54 PM

The Pac-12 expansion means another round of conference realignment that could bleed into Texas to impact UTSA, North Texas, Texas State, and UTEP

What does the Pac-12 expansion mean for Texas programs such as UTSA, UTEP, and North Texas?

The game of musical chairs in college football is unlikely to ever stop. The song continued late Wednesday and early into Thursday as the Pac-12 revived itself from near death by announcing the additions of Colorado State, Boise State, San Diego State, and Fresno State. That means the conference is now at six programs with Oregon State and Washington State still in the fold. 

The growth isn’t done, however. To maintain status, the Pac-12 must at least reach eight teams. Talks to fill those gaps have already begun behind the scenes and some of the 13 FBS programs in Texas could be impacted by the next shuffling of the deck. 

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