REALIGNMENT TALK: Texas State expansion to Pac-12 RIPPLES will be felt by Sun Belt. MAC is shaky?

REALIGNMENT TALK: Texas State expansion to Pac-12 RIPPLES will be felt by Sun Belt. MAC is shaky?

Realignment has settled for the Pac-12, but the Sun Belt is looking for a replacement team for Texas State. Which G5 conferences could face disruption?

Conference realignment moves: Sun Belt to vote on new school, per report

Conference realignment is active again. Last month, Texas State formally announced its departure from the Sun Belt for 2026-27 and accepted an invitation to join the Pac-12. The Sun Belt is moving to fill that opening. According to reports, the Sun Belt is targeting Louisiana Tech. Member leadership will reportedly vote Monday on whether to extend an invitation to La Tech. Sun Belt presidents are scheduled to meet Monday when they are expected t…