The future of the Pac-12 is looking bleak as the conference remains without a media rights deal. Reports are again surfacing that the Big 12 is looking to poach and at this point, jumping ship looks like an intriguing option for Colorado.
Without USC and UCLA, the Pac-12 is likely headed toward expansion, although it’s still unclear where that will be. Or, extinction might be imminent if other current schools decide to leave.
Pac-12 analyst Jon Wilner recently gave his predictions for the conference in terms of revenue, media partners and expansion possibilities. Below is a quick summary of his main points: