Pac-12 realignment

Both universities remain united in their commitment to finding the best solution going forward given the looming departures of 10 of the 12 conference partners.

The temporary restraining order was sought by WSU and Oregon State University as part of a broader legal filing intended to clarify that they are the only voting members of the Pac‑12 Board of Directors.

Oregon State University and Washington State University initiated legal action to confirm the governance structure of the conference, gain access to business information, and protect the conference’s assets.

Leadership from the Mountain West athletic conference met with the WSU Athletics Advisory Committee to outline the benefits of WSU joining the league during the advisory group’s second meeting on Thursday.

The Regents met Friday morning in a special meeting to discuss the status of the Pac‑12 Conference.

An update from WSU President Kirk Schulz on the rapidly changing Pac-12 dynamics: “The decision by the University of Washington and the University of Oregon to accept offers to join the Big Ten Conference sealed the fate of the Pac‑12.”