Texas State widely considered top candidate for Pac-12 expansion

June 12, 2025

By Hayden Victoria, Sporting News: Texas State University is widely considered a top contender to join the restructured Pac-12 Conference, as league officials move closer to finalizing expansion plans and a new media rights deal.

The Bobcats, who boast a record enrollment of 40,678 students for the 2024-25 academic year, have been the subject of mounting speculation in recent weeks. Texas State President Kelly Damphousse has fueled rumors with a series of playful social media posts, including a recent retweet of two beavers swimming in the San Marcos River—a possible nod to the Oregon State Beavers, one of the Pac-12’s remaining original members.

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Texas State emerges as leading candidate for Pac-12 Expansion | Sporting News

The rumors have been flying, but top sources can reveal that Texas State is in prime position to join the Pac-12.

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