Utah, Pac 10 a Perfect Fit for NCAA Football

When Colorado accepted an offer to go to the Pac 10 on June 10th, so did the Utah Utes.

Okay, not really, but seriously—Stevie Wonder could have seen this coming. 

It was only a matter of time. 

And finally, Utah reportedly informed the Mountain West Conference Tuesday of its decision. 

Barring any unforeseen circumstances (like Missouri bolting for the Big 10), this move should end the conference realignment musical chairs game for now.

Now with an even 12 teams, the Pac 10 (or should I say Pac 12) has enough schools to set up what it had initially set out for: a conference title game.

The league will more than likely split into two divisions, with the winners of each playing for a Rose Bowl bid. 

According to The Denver Post, Utah and Colorado will join the Arizona and Los Angeles schools in a south division, while the remaining universities will make up a north division. 

Although the move is somewhat of a letdown from the potential additions of Texas and Oklahoma, the Utes nonetheless are an elite football program in their own right.

In 2004 and 2008, Utah posted undefeated seasons, culminating in BCS bowl victories in both years. 

Geographically, the Utes fit perfectly into Pac 10 country, unlike the rumored Big 12 schools.

From Utah's point of view, the move was a no-brainer.

The school moves from the MWC into a conference with a national audience and an automatic BCS bowl bid. 

All around, the decision just made too much sense for Pac 10 Commissioner Larry Scott to pass on. 

Utah and Colorado will travel together during basketball season and become natural border state rivals. 

The two schools are set to begin Pac 10 play in 2012, but the date could easily be moved up to the 2011 season.

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