Pac-12 expansion chaos: Mountain West in survival mode as Utah State defects, AAC schools rebuff interest
The Pac-12's efforts to expand on the heels of adding Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State turned chaotic on Monday. Beginning the day being rebuffed by targets in the AAC, the league announced Tuesday evening that Utah State had officially accepted an invitation to join the league beginning in 2026.