After over a decade of being part of the Mountain West Conference, Utah State is expected to join a new conference.

With only six members — Oregon State, Washington State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State — the Pac-12 needs at least two additional members by 2026 in order to remain a viable FBS conference.

The Pac-12 is in discussions with basketball powerhouse Gonzaga to join the rebuilding conference in 2026, three people with knowledge of the talks told The Associated Press.

According to ESPN College Football Insider Pete Thamel, Utah State University is “expected” to accept its offer from the Pac-12.

Utah State University is expected to join the Pac-12 Conference, according to multiple reports. Days after the conference poached four Mountain West schools, USU received its invitation, ESPN and Yahoo!

The Utah State has agreed to join the Pac-12 Conference, multiple reports said Monday night, nearly completing the league's rebuild to become a recognized FBS football conference. The Pac-12 was