The college football landscape with regards to conference alignment is getting another shake, as widespread reports indicate Texas State is moving from the Sun Belt to the Pac-12, while Louisiana Tech will replace them by moving from Conference USA.
Brett McMurphy of the Action Network, ESPN and other outlets reported the moves, which are expected to be formalized in the coming days.
The moves would take affect in the 2026 season, when UTEP will be debuting in the Mountain West Conference after leaving Conference USA. UTEP and Louisiana Tech are both currently in Conference USA.
Texas State’s addition to the Pac-12 would bring the conference 2026 alignment to nine teams, including non-football institution Gonzaga (Washington State, Oregon State, Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State, Gonzaga, San Diego State and Utah State are the other teams).
The Sun Belt will remain at 14 teams with these changes, while Conference USA is slated for 10 teams in 2026.
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on Twitter.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Reports: Texas State moving to Pac-12, Louisiana Tech to Sun Belt, in 2026
Reporting by Bret Bloomquist, El Paso Times / El Paso Times
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