TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona State has officially joined the Big 12 Conference according to ESPN College Football Senior Writer Pete Thamel following a meeting from presidents and chancellors Friday night.
With the Big 12 presidents and chancellors meeting to discuss further expansion, the committee has unanimously accepted Arizona State. The news comes hours after the University of Arizona’s bid for formal membership into the now 15-team conference for 2024 was accepted Friday morning. The University of Utah was also accepted for formal admittance into the conference, joining Arizona and Arizona State in a three school package away from the wilting Pac-12 Conference.