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.

After weeks of smoke and internet hints, the Bobcats will become the eighth full member of the rebuilt Pac-12.

Texas State officials began alerting Sun Belt officials of its formal offer to the Pac-12 and plans to accept, sources told ESPN.