Gonzaga Joins Pac-12 Conference in 2026

The Gonzaga Bulldogs will join the Pac-12 Conference in 2026, marking a significant realignment in collegiate athletics. Despite not having a football team, Gonzaga brings a highly successful men's and women's basketball program to the conference, which has been bolstered by the addition of several other schools from the Mountain West Conference. The move positions the Pac-12 as a formidable basketball conference, with Gonzaga joining Washington State, Oregon State, Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, Utah State, and Colorado State. Gonzaga's head coach, Mark Few, has a distinguished record, and his presence further enhances the conference's basketball credibility. The Pac-12 still needs another football-playing member to meet College Football Playoff requirements. This significant shift follows major shakeups, with many former Pac-12 schools departing for other conferences.