Colorado State University Athletics
Invest In Our Pac-12 Future
A bold, new day is dawning for Colorado State University and Ram Athletics. CSU is among four schools joining the Pac-12 in 2026 as part of a move to rebuild the storied athletic conference.
Four schools from the Mountain West – CSU, Boise State University, San Diego State University and California State University, Fresno – will join Oregon State University and Washington State University as full members of the Pac-12 beginning July 1, 2026.
Colorado State sponsors 16 varsity sport programs (10 women’s, six men’s) at the NCAA Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision level. The university will work to preserve its traditional rivalries through non-conference scheduling.
“These six institutions are committed to rebuilding the Pac-12 into an innovative, nimble, conference with sports programs which put student-athletes first, strive to compete at the highest level and deliver amazing fan experiences and compelling content,” Director of Athletics John Weber said. “This is a historic, transformative moment for CSU and a massive opportunity for our student-athletes. Joining the Pac-12 is an important step forward as we seek to deliver on an ambitious vision for the future of Ram Athletics.”John Weber, Director of Athletics