Texas State was a power at the Division II level before moving up to I-AA in the 1980s, winning a pair of national titles under legendary coach Jim Wacker. Dennis Franchione helped transition the Bobcats to the FBS level. After just one year in the WAC, the program landed in a resurgent Sun Belt in 2013.

Pac-12 OFFICIALLY welcomes Texas State Bobcats! Next steps for conference, and impact on Gonzaga

The rebuilt conference reached the required number of full-time members by adding the Bobcats, who are based in San Marcos, Tex.

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Texas State University (TXST) is entering a new athletic conference. On Monday, the university's Board of Regents unanimously approved a $5 million payout to the Sun Belt Conference, allowing TXST to instead join the Pac-12.