According to recent reports, Oregon State and Washington State are discussing the possibility of continuing their Pac-12 affiliation with a Mountain West alignment. The news comes from two anonymous sources who spoke to the Associated Press.
The Pac-12 is currently in the process of restructuring its conference, with the potential for a new alignment that would include the Mountain West. This would be a major shift for the Pac-12, which has traditionally been a West Coast-centric conference.
Oregon State and Washington State have been two of the most successful teams in the Pac-12 in recent years, and they have both expressed interest in continuing their affiliation with the conference. However, the two schools are reportedly open to exploring other options if the Pac-12 does not work out.
The Mountain West is an attractive option for Oregon State and Washington State, as it would provide them with more competitive opponents and a larger television audience. It would also give them access to more lucrative television deals.
It remains to be seen if Oregon State and Washington State will remain in the Pac-12 or move to the Mountain West. Either way, it is clear that the two schools are open to exploring all possibilities in order to ensure their success in the future.
