A bold, new day is dawning for Colorado State University and Ram Athletics. CSU is among four schools joining the Pac-12 in 2026 as part of a move to rebuild the storied athletic conference.

“We are taking control of our future at CSU by allying with six peer institutions who will serve as the foundation for a new era of the Pac-12,” President Amy Parsons said. “This move elevates CSU in a way that benefits all our students, bolsters our core mission, and strengthens our academic and research excellence reputation. CSU is honored to be among the universities asked to help carry on the history and tradition of the Pac-12 as a highly competitive conference with some of the nation’s leading research institutions.”

Four schools from the Mountain West – CSU, Boise State University, San Diego State University and California State University, Fresno – will join Oregon State University and Washington State University as full members of the Pac-12 beginning July 1, 2026.  READ MORE VIDEO PAC 12 RELEASE