Get ready for a game-changing moment in University of Utah athletics. This fall, the U debuts as a proud member of the Big 12 athletic conference, now 16 schools strong thanks to a realignment that brought in four former Pac-12 members. The incomers bring athletic prowess to an already competitive conference with strength across its 23 sports. It’s widely considered the best men’s basketball league, for example, and one of the elite “power” conferences—along with the ACC, Big Ten and SEC—that dominate the college gridiron. The infusion of fresh talent promises an electrifying season. As we gear up for the drama ahead, let’s get to know our adversaries, old and new.

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