The Pac-12 is a shell of its former self. The conference realignment has broken up college sports as we know it, and the ruler of all sports, money, is finally at the forefront of every decision made in college athletics. Monet was always the most important factor in the operation of the NCAA; now it breaks down competitions built with geographical history.

As the Pac-12 tries to put back the pieces of their conference, there appear to be teams throwing their names in the hat to join the conference. Earlier this week, it was announced that Gonzaga would join the conference in 2026. Today, a move from an FCS program could see them join the Bulldogs.

The Sacramento State Hornets are looking to jump into the Pac-12. Well, at least the latest NIL donations seem to suggest so. According to Front Office Sports, Sacramento business leaders have donated more than $35 million to prepare the team for the FBS level. Sacramento, the 20th largest media market in the country, could make this a no-brainer, especially for a football program that already competes and beats FBS opponents.

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Consider me an old head who doesn’t enjoy all this discussion at the conference. However, if it would give athletic programs like Sacramento State more opportunities to make the jump to the FBS, then it can’t be all bad.

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