The University of Memphis announced on Monday that it will continue to play in the American Athletic Conference.
Tulane, South Florida and UTSA also announced they will remain in the AAC, after all four teams were being among speculation of the newest teams in the Pac-12.
“The landscape of college athletics has shifted dramatically in the past few years,” said the University of Memphis in a statement. “With that, our focus has remained on ensuring our student-athletes are given the best possible environment to perform their sports and academics at the highest level. After considering other potential options, we have decided our current partnership with the American Athletic Conference is in the best interest of our student-athletes and the future of our University.”
Per an NCAA requirement, the Pac-12 Conference needs to admit two more schools in order to legally continue as a conference.
Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Colorado State have already agreed to leave the Mountain West Conference to join Washington State and Oregon State in the Pac-12.
