After a $5 million buyout to the Sun Belt was approved, Texas State has officially joined the Pac-12 as the league's ninth member ahead of its relaunch in 2026.

The Pac-12 announced Monday the joining of a new member. Texas State University will be joining as the ninth foundational member of the new Pac-12, beginning wi

The Pac-12 and Texas State announced Monday that the Bobcats will join Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, San Diego State, Utah State and Washington State as the nine foundational members of the new Pac-12, with the league’s official launch set for July 1, 2026.