Colorado officially adopts resolution to move to Big 12: 'We think it's time to change conferences'

The University of Colorado Board of Regents made Colorado’s intention to move to the Big 12 official Thursday afternoon. The Buffaloes were originally members of the Big 12 from 1996-2010 before moving to the Pac-12. Now, the Buffaloes are heading back.

The move had been reported Wednesday afternoon ahead of Colorado’s Thursday board meeting to approve the matter.

Here’s what Colorado President Todd Saliman said:

CU board meeting underway. CU system president Todd Saliman says “We think the time has come for us to change conferences.”

— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) July 27, 2023

Among the reasons listed for the intention to make a change, Colorado Chancellor Phil DiStefano said that the Big 12’s “stability in an era of change” was a major factor. Colorado’s move comes after USC and UCLA’s officially announced move to the B1G.

The Pac-12 has also failed to strike a media rights deal as of July 27, adding to Colorado’s concerns.

CU Chancellor Phil DiStefano: “Rick George and I are of the strong belief that a move to the Pac-12 … I’m sorry, the Big 12, will set up CU Boulder for long-term success and will provide stability in an era of unprecedented change.”

— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) July 27, 2023

Colorado will move to the Big 12 at the start of the 2024-25 season and will still compete in the Pac-12 this upcoming season.