The Pac-12 has extended an invitation to Texas State to join the conference as an all-sports member beginning in the summer of 2026, an industry source confirmed late Thursday night. But it could be a few days before any move is finalized.

The Bobcats' potential move would mean leaving the Sun Belt Conference, where they've been for more than a decade.

With the addition of Texas State, the Pac-12 Conference will hit the 8-member threshold needed to be considered a legitimate FBS league