Texas State officially approved a $5 million buyout Monday to leave the Sun Belt and join the Pac-12, following  an invitation Thursday and weeks of

Texas State would become the 9th member of a new look Pac-12 that includes Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Oregon State, San Diego State, Utah State, Washington State, Utah State, and Gonzaga (basketball only). The Sun Belt lineup in 2026 is currently 13 teams.

After months upon months of speculation, Texas State and the Pac-12 Conference announced Monday that the Bobcats will become the ninth member (eighth football m