SAN DIEGO (CNS) – San Diego State University officially joined the Pac- 12 Wednesday, joining two stalwart teams in the century-old athletic conference as well as a group of other newcomers.
The Aztecs joined longtime Pac-12 schools Oregon State and Washington State, along with newcomers Boise State, Colorado State, Gonzaga, Fresno State, Texas State and Utah State. With eight football-playing, all-sports members in the new Pac-12, the conference meets the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision requirements and has nine total full members across all other conference sports including men’s and women’s basketball.
“Today is a momentous day for San Diego State athletics, the institution, and the entirety of Aztec Nation,” SDSU Director of Athletics John David Wicker said. “Entry into the Pac-12 ushers in the next great era of Aztec Athletics. Our coaches, staff and student-athletes are excited for the competitive opportunities that await us as we look to win Pac-12 championships.”…