Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to rejoin the Big 12, the school announced Thursday after holding a board of regents meeting to accept an invitation from its former conference.
"After careful thought and consideration, it was determined that a switch in conference would give CU Boulder the stability, resources, and exposure necessary for long-term future success in a college athletics environment that is constantly evolving," a joint statement from Colorado chancellor Philip DiStefano and athletic director Rick George said. "The Big 12’s national reach across three time zones as well as our shared creative vision for the future we feel makes it an excellent fit for CU Boulder, our students, faculty, and alumni.