Rebuilt Pac-12 Could Have Seat At Playoff Table With Boise State
The Pac-12 is set to be revitalized with the addition of several teams, including Boise State, which could enhance its chances of securing a spot in the College Football Playoff (CFP). The new playoff format will make it more challenging for non-power conference teams to qualify, as the automatic bid will now come from a group of six. Boise State is favored to lead the new eight-team league, which also includes teams from the Mountain West Conference and the Sun Belt.
- ▪The revamped Pac-12 will include Boise State and several other teams from the Mountain West and Sun Belt conferences.
- ▪The new playoff format guarantees a spot for the top-ranked Group of Six team, making competition for the CFP more intense.
- ▪Boise State is considered the favorite in the new Pac-12, despite facing challenges from other teams.
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BusinessSportsMoneyRebuilt Pac-12 Could Have Seat At Playoff Table With Boise StateByTom Layberger,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about college football and sports in the Tampa Bay region.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 11:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.BOISE, Idaho - A Boise State helmet during a college football game between the Boise State Broncos and the San Diego State Aztecs on September 30, 2022, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID.
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