Did Utah State just move closer to joining the Pac-12? Is Gonzaga joining?
Later Monday, McMurphy reported that Gonzaga is leaving the West Coast Conference to join the Pac-12. Dellenger reported that the Pac-12 has been in “serious discussion” with Gonzaga but that a move is not finalized, and ESPN’s Kyle Bonagura and The Athletic’s Chris Vannini reported similarly.
Gonzaga AD shoots down report linking school to Pac-12: ‘That is not accurate reporting’
Jim Meehan, who covers Gonzaga for the Spokane (Wash.) Spokesman Review, took it a step further. He quoted Bulldogs AD Chris Standiford directly saying “That is not accurate reporting,” in response to McMurphy’s report.
Gonzaga A.D. Standiford: Report on GU joining Pac-12 ‘not accurate’
Gonzaga athletic director Chris Standiford didn’t mince words in disputing a report on X that the Zags were leaving the West Coast Conference for the Pac-12. “That is not accurate reporting,” Standiford said.
Contradictory reports emerges on Pac-12 adding Gonzaga: ‘No deal in place’
The Pac-12 reportedly has its next newest member with the partial addition of the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Per Brett McMurphy, Gonzaga is departing the West Coast Conference in order to join the Pac-12. CLICK HERE to go to PrizePicks and use code ON3 to receive a guaranteed $50 once you play $5 in lineups!
AAC spurns Pac-12 expansion advances, leaving SDSU and new league — which now includes Utah State — in limbo
The conference realignment carousel continued to turn Monday. This time, only one school got off. Sources said Utah State will join San Diego State in the Pac-12, which amounted to a disappointing concession on a wild day when the reformed conference with ambitious plans was spurned by one school after another.
AAC schools turn down Pac-12 as Gonzaga discusses potentially joining conference
Four schools in the American Athletic Conference will not join the Pac-12, but AP sources said Gonzaga is now discussing potentially joining the conference.
Utah State could still be a Pac-12 target after Memphis and others decide to stay put
The schools had seen presentations from the Pac-12 but ultimately felt the league’s uncertainty and travel weren’t enough to leave an AAC that is exploring new revenues and models. The AAC’s large exit fees were also a major hurdle.
4 AAC schools staying put, not joining Pac-12
Officials from Memphis, South Florida, Texas-San Antonio and Tulane released a joint statement with the AAC that they would not be changing conferences. Multiple reports over the weekend indicated the four had been offered spots in the new Pac-12 beginning in 2026-27 alongside holdovers Oregon State and Washington,
Gonzaga, Pac-12 engaging in ‘serious’ conversations about potential move
Several conferences, including the Big 12, Big 10, and American Athletic Conference have experienced changes. Gonzaga Athletics could be the next program to make headlines with a potentially shocking Pac-12 move following the conference’s failed pursuit to recruit schools from the AAC.
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