Big 12 announces Arizona, Arizona State and Utah join conference as Pac-12 continues to crumble

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The Big 12 Board of Directors announced Friday they have voted unanimously to add Arizona, Arizona State and Utah into their conference. 

The Pac-12’s dissolution continues with three of their schools joining the Big 12, making 16 total schools in the conference for the 2024-25 school year. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Arizona, Arizona State and Utah to the Big 12," commissioner Brett Yormark said in a statement. "The conference is gaining three premier institutions both academically and athletically, and the entire Big 12 looks forward to working alongside their presidents, athletic directors, student-athletes and administrators."

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The Arizona Wildcats student section holds up a flag during the second half of the NCCAF game at Arizona Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. The Lumberjacks defeated the Wildcats 21-19.  (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Pac-12 also released a statement of their own after losing three more of their schools. 

"Today’s news is incredibly disappointing for student-athletes, fans, alumni and staff of the Pac-12 who cherish the over 100-year history, tradition and rivalries of the Conference of Champions. We remain focused on securing the best possible future for each of our member universities."

OREGON, WASHINGTON FINALIZING DEALS TO JOIN BIG TEN AS PAC-12 CONTINUES TO DISSOLVE: REPORT

All three schools detached from the Pac-12, as the conference has quickly dissolved. Oregon and Washington State were also reported to be finalizing a deal to join the Big Ten, with a vote of their own expected on Friday. 

That vote also appears to be a