Boise State Among Four Universities Set to Join Pac-12

Conference Expansion Continues as Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, and Nevada Accept Invitations

The Pac-12 Conference is set to expand once again, this time by four teams from the Mountain West Conference.

Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas have all accepted invitations to join the Pac-12, the conference announced Thursday.

Expansion Bolsters Pac-12's Presence in Key Markets

The additions of these four schools give the Pac-12 a stronger foothold in key markets such as California, Nevada, and Idaho.

Boise State, in particular, is a major addition for the conference, as it is one of the top Group of Five programs in the country.

Boise State's Success on the Field

The Broncos have won three Mountain West championships in the past six seasons and have appeared in 13 bowl games during that span.

They are also one of the most-watched Group of Five teams in the country, averaging over 1 million viewers per game on ESPN.

Expansion Timeline and Impact

The four new schools are expected to join the Pac-12 in time for the 2023 football season.

Their addition will bring the conference to 12 teams, the largest it has been since 2010.

Pac-12 Expansion Raises Questions About Future of College Athletics

The Pac-12's expansion is the latest in a series of moves by Power Five conferences to expand their reach.

The Big Ten and SEC have both added schools in recent years, and the ACC is reportedly considering expansion as well.

These moves have raised questions about the future of college athletics, as the gap between the Power Five conferences and the Group of Five continues to widen.

Conclusion

The Pac-12's expansion is a significant development for the conference and for college athletics as a whole.

The addition of Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, and UNLV will give the Pac-12 a stronger presence in key markets and will further solidify its status as one of the top conferences in the country.

It also raises questions about the future of college athletics and the widening gap between the Power Five and Group of Five conferences.