Pac-12 Conference Shaken as Five Members Depart for Big Ten and Big 12

Officials from Washington State, Stanford, Cal, and Oregon State express disappointment and uncertainty as five Pac-12 schools, including Oregon and Washington, announce their departure to join the Big Ten and Big 12. With more than half of the conference defecting in the past 13 months, the future for the remaining schools is unclear. The Pac-12 is working to determine next steps, while the four remaining schools evaluate their options and express their commitment to their student-athletes and pursuit of excellence in college athletics. Oregon State's athletic director expresses frustration and concern for the conference's history and the well-being of student-athletes.