The Pac-12 will release its football schedule this week. (Photo: Serena Morones)

The Pac-12 Conference is in negotiations with MGM about hosting the annual basketball championship events in Las Vegas, I’m told.

The league declined comment, but sources tell me the Pac-12 will hold its annual March Madness basketball events in Sin City.

The conference officially relaunches on July 1 with eight football-playing members, plus Gonzaga. The Pac-12 has finalized the 2026 football schedule, which I’m told will include an unprecedented twist.

Is that the bigger news?

Week 13 of that football schedule is expected to include a “flex” scheduling element, per campus sources. The Pac-12 football schedule is expected to be released to the public as soon as Wednesday.

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