Utah is poised to become the 12th member of the Pac-10 as the conference quickly pivoted Wednesday to invite the Utes after being turned down by Texas and four other members of the Big 12 two days ago.

Utah officials did not immediately say whether the invitation would be accepted, but it would be shocking if the Utes didn't leave the Mountain West Conference for the Pac-10.

Spokeswoman Liz Abel said the athletic department wouldn't comment until Thursday, after the school's board of trustees meets to discuss the school's conference affiliation. A news conference will follow the meeting.

Pac-10 officials are expected to attend Thursday's news conference in Utah.

Utah has been a member of the MWC since the league began in 1999 — and one of its most successful in football and basketball.

Commissioner Larry Scott said he has no animosity toward Texas for declining an invitation to the Pac-10 that would have brought four other Big 12 schools for a 16-team power conference. Colorado recently joined the league.