The Pac-12 has experienced significant transitions since USC and UCLA announced their departures to the Big Ten. The conference's future is becoming clearer with Texas State joining, securing a key partnership with CBS, and plans for a new operational structure. Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould emphasized the fresh start on July 1, 2026, marking the creation of a new league. Legacy members Washington State and Oregon State now play pivotal roles in shaping this new direction, feeling more stable than before, though challenges remain such as ongoing litigation and sport sponsorship decisions.
"This is truly a startup. On July 1, 2026, we are launching a new and different league, and it's not the old Pac-12 -- it's a new Pac-12."
"We were at some events this last week talking with people, and they were like, 'Well, what's the main difference between this year and last year or the year prior?' And the answer is firm ground."
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