Up until this season there were 32 automatic bids up for grabs, now just 31 are available due to the practical dissolvement of the Pac-12 Conference in 2024. Ten schools departed for new homes.

The Pac-12 Conference is on the clock. Yes, the league has already expanded by several members. But, the conference must add one more all-sports member for the 2026-27 season or it will no longer ...