Conference

Stanford joins Atlantic Coast Conference

It’s official: Stanford University is set to join the Atlantic Coast Conference, according to a Friday morning announcement. Stanford has competed in the Pac-12 since 1918 but will enter the ACC as newcomers alongside Cal and SMU in the 2024-25 school year. The East Coast-based conference previously rejected the notion of expansion: three days of … [Read more…]

Sampath: With the Pac-12 in free-fall, how will conference realignment work for Stanford?

When Stanford won the Rose Bowl, it became a dream school for 12-year-old me. What distinguished it from the Ivy League and other schools, for me, was its willingness to pursue both academic and athletic excellence. Now, as a Stanford fan and student, I want to see this school continue to compete at the highest … [Read more…]