Texas State Joins the Pac-12: Why It’s a Win for the Big 12 and a Warning Shot for the G5

There is breaking news of Texas State joining the Pac-12 and it signals major shifts across college football. While it may seem like a win for the Pac-12 only on paper, this move actually benefits the Big 12 in a big way. We explain how this impacts realignment, the growing divide between power conferences and the Group of Five, and why G5 programs may be running out of lifelines. Plus, what this means for playoff access, recruiting, and the future structure of college football. 

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Texas State Pac-12, Big 12 realignment, Group of Five collapse, college football playoff, Power Five expansion, Pac-12 news, Big 12 vs G5, college football podcast, conference realignment 2025, First and XII

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