Lane Kiffin highlights student-athlete concerns following Pac-12 exodus

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College athletics will look much different in 2024 following the mass exodus from the Pac-12. 

Five schools announced their departure from the conference last week, leaving just four schools – Washington State, Oregon State, Cal and Stanford – in the conference following the 2023-24 athletic seasons. 

Logos from Arizona State University, University of Arizona and University of Utah side by side. (Getty Images)

While college football is the driver of conference realignment, with it being the main source of revenue for athletic programs, all sports will be impacted by the moves.

The switch in conferences will mean longer travel days for all athletic programs, especially for the sports that play more than once a week. 

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Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at the 2023 SEC Football Kickoff Media Days at the Nashville Grand Hyatt on Broadway, Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK)

On Tuesday, Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin hopped on social media to highlight the concerns of ASU softball player Shannon Cunningham, who discussed the challenges of Arizona State’s move to the Big 12. 

"I chose to play in the PAC-12 because of the ability to play close to home and in front of family," Cunningham wrote. "I chose the PAC so my family didn’t have to worry about far travel or giving up all their vacation time just to come see me. This affects athletes in every sport + academics." 

Kiffin responded to Cunningham's concern.

"Sorry they obviously didn’t think about how it would affect the ones that actually have to play,