Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, San Diego State and Utah State are joining forces with Oregon State and Washington State to create a new Pac-12 conference that will begin competition in 2026-27.

Gonzaga just secured a major win off the court — the Zags will now enjoy national CBS exposure through 2031 as part of the Pac-12’s long-term media deal. Here’s what it means for the program.

With the departures of the Universities of Washington and Oregon back in 2023, the PAC-12 was essentially gutted. Washington State and Oregon State University served as its sole surviving members, making up the aptly nicknamed “PAC-2”.