Mailbag: How poaching penalty' lawsuit could impact Pac-12 expansion, travel for Olympic sports, Gonzaga's rev-share edge(?) and more
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The Pac-12 is seeking to add at least one more school to meet its membership requirement, currently focused on securing a media rights deal set to begin in 2026. The leading candidates for the next member include UNLV, Texas State, Memphis, Tulane, and South Florida. However, various factors, including an antitrust lawsuit against the Mountain West and the impact of ongoing negotiations, contribute to uncertainty over expansion timing. A more definitive outlook is expected in approximately two months when the situation may evolve further.
The Pac-12 is currently focused on securing a media rights deal for the contract cycle beginning in the summer of 2026, which could affect future expansion plans.
The next Pac-12 school to join is likely to be UNLV, Texas State, Memphis, Tulane, or South Florida, although more information will be available in two months.
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