"Pac-12 is back": Boise State fans go wild after Broncos officially declare conference realignment move

Boise State joining Pac-12 had fans erupting with excitement Thursday morning as the Broncos officially announced their move away from the Mountain West Conference. Come 2026, Boise State, along with San Diego State, Colorado State and Fresno State, will join Washington State and Oregon State, the remaining teams, after last year’s chaotic realignment.

The announcement came early this morning on Twitter/X, confirming that the Pac-12 Board of Directors had unanimously approved the school's entry.

The news came as a much-needed revival for the Broncos on social media, with fans celebrating their shift to the Pac-12. One thrilled fan post:

"Welcome to the best conference in the world!"

One more fan said: "Earned. Not given. Go ‘Dogs! Go Broncos! Go Pac 12!!!!"

"Welcome to the conference of champions," said another.

"Makes all the sense keep pushing!!" tweeted a fan on X.

Another fan tweeted: "I’m so dang happy! Way to go Broncos! As someone who’s grown up to PAC-10/12 football my whole life and loved BSU since 2007, this brings tears to my eyes."

"It's a great day to live in Treasure Valley! Boise State Broncos is joining a storied conference," wrote another.

With Boise State joining Pac-12, the conference would want to continue its aggressive spree and add two more teams to maintain its FBS status.

Boise State joining Pac-12 is good for college football

The Broncos’ move to the Pac-12 is a game changer for college football. There’s no denying their dominance in the Mountain West, but Boise State wants to be big and is ready to take on a challenge. However, the transition comes at a hefty price—a reported $17 million exit fee, to be exact. It seems like the Broncos are betting big on their future.

Jeramiah Dickey, Boise State's director of athletics, couldn't hide his excitement, calling it "a great day to be a Bronco!" He praised the university's leadership for carefully evaluating the move and said it was made with both the heart and the best interests of over 350 student-athletes in mind. According to Dickey, Boise State joining the Pac-12 positions it for long-term success.

The Pac-12 board of directors, led by commissioner Teresa Gould, weighed several factors in accepting Boise State. These include academic performance, athletics, branding, geography and culture.

For Boise State, joining Pac-12 means new recruiting and revenue opportunities, raising its national profile.