"The Demise of the Pac-12: No One Takes Responsibility"

The Pac-12 conference is on the verge of collapse as schools like Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah have all made moves to join other conferences. The Big Ten and Big 12 are among the beneficiaries of this realignment, but no one wants to take the blame for the demise of the Pac-12. The Pac-12's failed media rights attempt, lack of financial stability, and the perception that football mattered more in the SEC and Big Ten contributed to its downfall. The future of the remaining Pac-12 schools is uncertain, with options like a merger with the Mountain West being considered. The financial impact of this consolidation will be seen in the upcoming media rights deal for the expanded College Football Playoff.