
Gonzaga Joins Pac‑12, Reviving the Conference with New Rivalries
Gonzaga University officially becomes a Pac‑12 member on July 1, 2026, joining a revitalized league that promises stronger competition and increased revenue for its athletic programs.
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Gonzaga University officially becomes a Pac‑12 member on July 1, 2026, joining a revitalized league that promises stronger competition and increased revenue for its athletic programs.

The Pac‑12 will host its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in March 2027, featuring a revamped play‑in ladder and a nine‑team field.

The Pac‑12 has secured the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for its upcoming men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, introducing a revised format and the addition of Gonzaga as a basketball‑only member.

The Pac‑12 is bringing its basketball tournaments back to the Strip, with new member schools and a refreshed format set for March 2027 and 2028.

The conference welcomes seven full‑time institutions and a dozen affiliate members, revives its Las Vegas basketball tournaments, and announces a new football series with national broadcast partners.

The Pac‑12 will host its 2027 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on the Las Vegas Strip, featuring a revamped format and a fresh lineup of member schools.

An exploration of the Southwest Conference's legacy, its dissolution, and the enduring impact on modern college football.

The Pac‑12’s men’s basketball tournament will be staged at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena through 2026, reviving a historic site and offering top seeds double byes.

A recap of the upcoming third game in the Oregon State–Cal State Fullerton series, highlighting pitching performances, broadcast details, and the teams' recent form.

After a decades‑long pursuit, San Diego State University’s football program has secured a spot in the Pac‑12, marking a new era for the Aztecs and reshaping the West Coast conference landscape.

Oregon State’s 2027 baseball campaign begins in Arizona, where head coach Mitch Canham looks forward to tradition, new opponents and upcoming facility enhancements.

Monson Tukuafu, a 6‑foot‑3, 230‑pound defensive end from Bingham High School, has verbally committed to the University of Utah, becoming the 17th prospect to pledge to the Utes for the Class of 2027.

Oregon State’s baseball program will open the 2027 season in Surprise, Arizona, as part of the College Baseball Series, while announcing facility upgrades and the hiring of Andrew Moore as pitching coach.

The Zags released their first workout footage featuring incoming players, highlighting versatile wing Isiah Harwell, towering big man Massamba Diop, and a cadre of freshmen, while a Real Madrid center’s NCAA approval hangs in the balance.

The conference’s re‑imagined lineup sets the stage for a championship race without a clear favorite.

The Oregon State women's soccer program has released its complete 2026 slate, featuring matches against South Carolina, Washington, Utah and a host of West Coast Conference rivals as the team seeks to rebound from a 2‑15‑5 season.

Duke’s upcoming season features a demanding lineup of opponents, highlighted by a neutral‑site clash with Washington State in Palm Springs as part of the Acrisure Series.

Duke’s upcoming season opens with a challenging series of road tests, highlighted by a neutral‑site clash with Washington State in Palm Springs on Nov. 21.

After a decades‑long pause, the Cougars and Vandals agree to play two pivotal matchups, reviving the oldest continuous college basketball rivalry in the nation.

Gonzaga will host New Mexico State on November 7, 2026, in its inaugural home game of the Pac‑12 era, a rematch that revisits a 2013‑14 victory led by Sam Dower, Kevin Pangos and Gerard Coleman. The Bulldogs' schedule also features contests against Purdue, LSU, Kansas State, Creighton, Michigan State, Duke, UCLA and Oregon, culminating in a February 2027 showdown with Duke at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.

As the Aztecs gear up for their first Pac‑12 game against Texas State on October 3, coaches and fans alike are focusing on a handful of players whose performances could shape the season.

Coach Steven Trout’s strategy of keeping key players and adding portal talent aims to make Texas State a competitive force in its inaugural Pac‑12 season.

Upcoming changes in college football conference realignment for 2026 bring historic programs into the FBS, reshape major conferences and introduce new postseason challenges.

From 50 NCAA postseason assignments to a leadership role in healthcare, Jim Garman’s career blends athletic excellence with ethical stewardship.