Texas State began the process of calling a Monday meeting of the university’s Board of Regents to formally accept the Pac-12’s invitation, according to Thamel. Additionally, university officials began to alert its current conference, the Sun Belt, of the Pac-12’s offer and its intention to accept it.

Texas State was invited to join the Pac-12 on June 27, giving it the eight football members required of FBS conferences. What to know:

Texas State could officially be announced as the Pac-12’s ninth member at any moment. According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Texas State has told the Sun Belt Conference that they are expecting to receive an offer to join the new-look Pac-12.