Texas State finalizing move to Pac-12. Where does that leave Memphis?
Texas State is planning to jump to the new-look Pac-12 while the Memphis Tigers, at least for now, remain in the American Athletic Conference.
Topic: Pac-12
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June 2025
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ESPN’s Thamel makes mention of Memphis split move to Pac-12, Big East
In a report Sunday night, ESPN’s Pete Thamel called Memphis — an American Athletic Conference member — “the most interesting chess piece for future realignment outside of the power leagues.”
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Memphis AD Ed Scott responds to tweet about Tigers and the Pac-12
“I will never say never,” Boise State AD said when asked on X about the chances of Memphis still joining the Pac-12.
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October 2024
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Tigers Podcast: Talking FSU win, hoops coaching hires, Pac-12, more
The season’s second edition of the Tigers Podcast talks about the big football win in Tallahassee, what impact the hirings of Nolan Smith and Mike Davis could have on the basketball program and more.
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September 2024
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Buckley: It was a bad deal. Really bad. Ed Scott makes a convincing case.
The Tigers’ first-year athletic director was persuasive explaining why Memphis turned down the Pac-12, not just saying it was bad but explaining why in no uncertain terms.
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Memphis AD Ed Scott shines light on Tigers' decision to stay in AAC
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Memphis athletic director shines light on Tigers’ decision to stay in AAC
“It really came down to what our future looks like,” Ed Scott said. “... The financials were not there.”
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UNLV and Air Force to remain in MWC with financial incentives, report says
Mountain West offers financial incentives to keep UNLV and Air Force from jumping to Pac-12.
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Memphis decides to remain in AAC
The Memphis Tigers have decided to stay put in the AAC rather than jump to the new-look Pac-12.
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Penny Hardaway ‘proud to represent the AAC’ amid Memphis to Pac 12 talks
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Pac-12 files a federal lawsuit against Mountain West over ‘poaching’ penalties
The Mountain West has exit fees of upward of $17 million for departing schools. There also are poaching fees that were put in place in the Mountain West’s football scheduling agreement with Oregon State and Washington State, the only current Pac-12 members this season.
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Calkins: Maybe it was sensible to say ‘no’ to the Pac-12. But it sure feels bad.
Was it prudent for Memphis to say no to the Pac-12? Possibly. Was it deflating? Unquestionably.
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Pac-12 vs. AAC: Sports writers weigh in on Tigers’ upcoming decision
What respected national sports journalists say regarding a decision that will shape the future of Memphis Tigers athletics. The decision reportedly could come as soon as Monday, Sept. 23.
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Penny Hardaway ‘proud to represent the AAC’ amid Memphis to Pac 12 talks
“I’m loyal to where I’m at,” Hardaway said. “Obviously, the AAC is a better conference than people are giving it credit for.”
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Calkins: Memphis should jump to the Pac-12
If given the chance, Memphis should jump to the Pac-12. It isn’t even a close call.
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AAC, Arkansas leaders weigh in on potential Memphis Pac-12 move
American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti and Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek react to a possible move by the Memphis Tigers to the rebuilding Pac-12.
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Buckley: Memphis should NOT jump to the Pac-12
Let us count the reasons. The list is longer than the current number of Pac-12 members.
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September 2020
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Sports Notebook: Pac-12 calls a reverse, drones invade ballparks, MJ goes NASCAR
While the Memphis football team remains on the sideline another week because of positive COVID-19 tests, the Pac-12 says it will start play in November.
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