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Pac-12 poaches Mountain West schools to join Oregon State, Washington State as conference rebuilds


The Pac-12 is poaching four Mountain West schools to stand alongside Oregon State and Washington State in an effort to preserve the league. Boise State, San Diego State, Colorado State and Fresno State applied for Pac-12 membership and all have been accepted, the conference announced. The foursome will officially become Pac-12 members on July 1, 2026. (CBS Sports)

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Pac-12 poaches Mountain West schools to join Oregon State, Washington State as conference rebuilds