Welcome to the Pac-12, Version 2.0: How we got here, what to know about each team, 2026 contenders
The Pac-12 Conference has officially launched 'Version 2.0' with a new lineup of seven full-time members.
📍 How it ended
The Pac-12 conference officially launched with seven new full-time members, including Texas State and Colorado State. Oregon State and Washington State remained together to save the conference.
The basketball tournament is scheduled to return to Las Vegas at the MGM Grand through the 2027-28 season.
Epilogue added 89d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The Pac-12 is returning following a period of chaos and uncertainty. The new iteration of the conference officially launches with seven full-time members, including Colorado State, which has formally joined the league.
Coverage from The Mercury News, OregonLive.com, and CBS Sports emphasizes the roles of Oregon State and Washington State in saving the conference by sticking together. Pac-12.com confirmed the official launch and the specific number of member teams.
Future focus remains on the 2026 contenders and the specific details regarding each team in the revamped conference.
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Questions people are asking
How many teams are in the new Pac-12?
The conference has officially launched with seven full-time members.
Which schools were credited with saving the conference?
According to The Mercury News, Oregon State and Washington State stuck together to save the Pac-12.
Which new member is specifically mentioned?
Colorado State Athletics announced that Colorado State has officially joined the conference.
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