Ah, folks, ain’t things just movin’ and shakin’ in college sports these days? Seems like every time you turn around, some school’s packin’ up its bags and headin’ off to some new conference. Latest buzz on the street? They’re sayin’ some big realignments are comin’, and folks like us can hardly keep up with the changes. So let’s sit down and have ourselves a good ol’ chat about what’s happenin’ and what might be comin’ next, especially for the Pac-12 and Mountain West.
What’s Goin’ On with Pac-12?
Now, honey, if you’ve been listenin’, you know the Pac-12 ain’t what it used to be. Schools been leavin’ left and right, leavin’ ol’ Pac-12 lookin’ like a chicken coop after the foxes come through. But seems like they’re tryin’ their best to hold it together. They’ve been talkin’ about bringin’ in new members from the Mountain West Conference. Yup, schools like Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, and San Diego State are plannin’ to move on over by 2026 if all goes as planned. This here might just be Pac-12’s best chance at keepin’ its name alive, if you ask me.
Folks are wonderin’ if these changes are gonna be enough, though. I mean, when big names leave, it ain’t always easy to keep the rest together. But they’re doin’ what they can, and the truth is, it’s like any big family – sometimes ya just gotta bring in new folks to keep things runnin’.
Mountain West Shakin’ Things Up Too
Now, don’t think Mountain West is just sittin’ there twiddlin’ their thumbs. No, sir! They’ve been busy tryin’ to hold onto their own. University of Hawaii, for instance, they done signed a pledge to stick around till 2032. Good ol’ Hawaii ain’t goin’ nowhere, seems like. That’s a big ol’ sigh of relief for folks in that conference, no doubt.
Then ya got University of Texas at El Paso jumpin’ into the mix. Yep, they accepted an invite to join Mountain West, and that’s got folks talkin’ too. Some of these teams are feelin’ like maybe, just maybe, stayin’ with Mountain West might be the safer bet. I reckon they’re lookin’ to keep things more stable on that side of the fence.
Rumors Flyin’ Around Like a Flock of Birds
Now, if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that rumors fly around faster than anything. Lately, there’s been all kinds of talk about schools like Memphis maybe lookin’ to join up somewhere else, and folks keep bringin’ up ideas about new TV deals and partnerships. I’m tellin’ ya, it’s like everyone’s got somethin’ to say, and it ain’t easy to figure out what’s real and what’s just talk.
They’re also sayin’ other conferences, like the Big 12, might be eyein’ some changes too. Seems like everyone wants a piece of the action, and no one’s content just sittin’ where they are. But it’s a tough time tryin’ to keep up with it all. So many folks talkin’, and things changin’ all the time – why, it’s enough to make a person dizzy!
What’s the Big Picture, Anyways?
Well, honey, here’s the way I see it. These here conferences are like little towns, always tryin’ to keep their best folks from leavin’ for somethin’ shinier. But it ain’t easy – there’s always some new offer danglin’ out there, and folks are tempted to leave for the chance at more money, more fame, and maybe a bigger stage.
Now, Pac-12, bless their hearts, they’re tryin’ to make it work by bringin’ in schools from Mountain West. But we’ll have to see if that’s enough. And Mountain West, well, they’re tryin’ to hold tight to what they got while addin’ in a few newcomers like UTEP. If it works out, then maybe things’ll settle down a bit. But with all these rumors and moves, it’s hard to say what these conferences’ll look like in just a few years’ time.
What’s Next?
So here we are, folks, just waitin’ to see where the chips fall. Schools like Boise State and Colorado State might be on the move come 2026, and if they do, that’ll sure change the Pac-12 lineup. Meanwhile, Mountain West’ll be adjustin’ to keep their group together. And who knows, more schools might start movin’ ’round before then.
If I were to guess, I’d say we’re gonna see more changes in the next year or two. It’s like the old sayin’ goes: “The only thing that stays the same is change itself.” And honey, that’s the truth in college sports these days.
So there ya have it. Keep an eye out for more news, and we’ll all just see what happens next. ‘Til then, buckle up – looks like it’s gonna be a bumpy ride for these college conferences!
Tags：Pac-12, Mountain West Conference, conference realignment, Boise State, college sports rumors, 2026 lineup
