Court Rules In Favor Of Oregon State, Washington State To Be Lone Governing Members Of Pac-12 Conference

Oregon State mascot Benny Beaver runs on the field before an NCAA college football game against Utah Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 21-7. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

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The court in Whitman County has ruled in favor of Oregon State and Washington State to be the sole members of the Pac-12 Board of Governors moving forward. The Beavers and Cougs earn a much-needed victory in the courts in their quest to put together a football and athletics future following the departure of the other ten member institutions and the previous departures of USC and UCLA last summer.

Our own John Canzano broke the news of the court’s decision from inside the courtroom in Colfax, Wash.

“I grew up where conduct spoke louder than words,” Judge Gary Libey said.

Judge orders that WSU and OSU will be the only two governing members of the Pac-12 board. Provides that the other 10 schools are allowed discussion and comments, but not votes.

— John Canzano (@johncanzanobft) November 15, 2023