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Sources: Boise State Among 4 Set to Join Pac-12

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**Sub-Header 1:** Boise State To Become Member in 2023

Utah, Colorado, and Arizona will be joining Boise State University in joining the Pac-12 conference. The news was confirmed by sources close to the situation, and the official announcement is expected to be made on Thursday.

**Sub-Header 2: Expansion to Bring Pac-12 to 12 Teams**

Pac-12 currently consists of 10 teams, which will increase to 12 when the four new teams join in 2023. The new teams will be placed into two six-team divisions, with the top two teams from each division advancing to the championship game.

**Sub-Header 3: Move Makes Pac-12 More Competitive**

The addition of these four new teams will make the Pac-12 a more competitive conference. Boise State, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona have been consistently strong teams in recent years, and they will all be contenders of the Pac-12 championship.

**Sub-Header 4: Expansion Needed to Keep Up with Power 5 Conferences**

The expansion of the Pac-12 is designed to keep pace with the other Power 5 conferences. The Big Ten and SEC have both expanded to 14 teams, and the Pac-12 needed to make a move in order to stay competitive.

**Sub-Header 5: Expansion Could Lead to More National Championship**

The Pac-12 has not won a national championship since 2008, but the expansion of the conference could make the team more competitive on a national level. The addition of these four new teams will provide the Pac-12 with more quality opponents, which will help the teams prepare for the playoffs.