LOGAN — A day after reports came out that Utah State would join the Pac-12 Conference, the two sides made the news official with a joint press release Tuesday evening. It confirmed the Aggies will join Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State in moving from the Mountain West to join the remnants of the old Pac-12, Oregon State and Washington State. “Joining the Pac-12 Conference exemplifies our commitment to elevating USU academics and athletics,” USU Director of Athletics Diana Sabau said. “This will position all our teams in a multi-bid league for the NCAA postseason and championships. This is an incredible opportunity for our student-athletes, as well as our alumni, investors, the HURD and our Logan and Cache Valley communities and all of Aggie Nation.” “The vision of the Pac-12 Conference firmly aligns with USU’s mission and our commitments to the future,” Utah State University President Elizabeth Cantwell said. “This move unlocks new possibilities by directly enhancing the student-athlete experience and will significantly strengthen our reputation for competitive success, academic achievement, and research excellence.” The move comes in the wake of a historic 2023-24 sports season that saw Utah State win four Mountain West championships, coming in women’s

LOGAN — A day after reports came out that Utah State would join the Pac-12 Conference, the two sides made the news official with a joint press release Tuesday evening. It confirmed the Aggies will join Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State in moving from the Mountain West to join the remnants of the old Pac-12, Oregon State and Washington State. “Joining the Pac-12 Conference exemplifies our commitment to elevating USU academics and athletics,” USU Director of Athletics Diana Sabau said. “This will position all our teams in a multi-bid league for the NCAA postseason and championships. This is an incredible opportunity for our student-athletes, as well as our alumni, investors, the HURD and our Logan and Cache Valley communities and all of Aggie Nation.” “The vision of the Pac-12 Conference firmly aligns with USU’s mission and our commitments to the future,” Utah State University President Elizabeth Cantwell said. “This move unlocks new possibilities by directly enhancing the student-athlete experience and will significantly strengthen our reputation for competitive success, academic achievement, and research excellence.” The move comes in the wake of a historic 2023-24 sports season that saw Utah State win four Mountain West championships, coming in women’s