SDSU, Colorado State join Pac-12 with two other Mountain West schools

Pac-12 expansion continues as four new schools are added

The Pac-12 Conference is expanding once again, this time adding four schools from the Mountain West Conference: San Diego State University (SDSU), Colorado State University (CSU), the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and the University of New Mexico (UNM). The move comes as the Pac-12 looks to increase its footprint in the western United States and compete with other Power Five conferences like the Big Ten and SEC.

SDSU and CSU bring strong athletic programs to the Pac-12

SDSU and CSU are both strong athletic programs with a history of success in football and basketball. SDSU has won 15 conference championships in football and has appeared in 11 bowl games. CSU has won 12 conference championships in football and has appeared in eight bowl games. Both schools also have strong basketball programs, with SDSU winning the Mountain West tournament in 2021 and CSU winning the tournament in 2019.

UNLV and UNM add depth to the Pac-12

UNLV and UNM are both solid athletic programs that will add depth to the Pac-12. UNLV has won 10 conference championships in football and has appeared in 14 bowl games. UNM has won six conference championships in football and has appeared in 11 bowl games. Both schools also have strong basketball programs, with UNLV winning the Mountain West tournament in 2013 and UNM winning the tournament in 2014.

Pac-12 expansion gives conference a stronger foothold in the West

The addition of SDSU, CSU, UNLV, and UNM gives the Pac-12 a stronger foothold in the western United States. The conference will now have schools in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico. This will allow the Pac-12 to compete with other Power Five conferences for recruits and fans in the region.

Expansion could lead to more success for Pac-12 schools

The expansion of the Pac-12 could lead to more success for the conference's schools. The addition of four new schools will give the Pac-12 a larger pool of talent to draw from. This could lead to more competitive teams and more success on the field.

Conclusion

The expansion of the Pac-12 is a major development for the conference. The addition of four new schools from the Mountain West will give the Pac-12 a stronger foothold in the western United States and compete with other Power Five conferences.