Local leaders say Sacramento has something the PAC-12 needs.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento State University, the city’s business community and political leaders are all in on joining the PAC-12.
They’re showing support for the university to join the PAC-12.
But time is ticking, the PAC-12 only has to take on one more team, totaling eight, to meet NCAA standards. The deadline to do this is July 1, 2026. The PAC-12 could take more teams, this would help raise its profile as a conference.
Lance Hastings, the CEO & President of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association, called on his fellow Sacramento State Alumni to show their support.
“They (PAC-12) are making those decisions right now, so that’s why this campaign is more important than it ever has been and the intensity of it is going to be felt across the community in the next couple weeks,” said Hastings.
But leaders say Sacramento has something the PAC-12 needs.
Barry Broome is the President of …