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Last Week in College Gym: September 8

The world of college gymnastics never truly stops, even in the offseason. One week can bring a whirlwind of news, from seismic shifts in coaching lineups to athletes unveiling jaw-dropping new skills in training. It’s easy to miss a beat, but don’t worry—we have you covered. This is your weekly dose of everything you need to know from the gymternet, delivering the biggest headlines, crucial updates, and stories you might have missed. Let’s dive into the week’s action!

Top Storylines

Southern Utah Joins Pac-12 for 2027 Season

Southern Utah will join the Pac-12 conference as an affiliate member for gymnastics beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Starting then, the conference will consist of Boise State, Oregon State, and Utah State. The Thunderbirds were surprised with the news at a recent practice.

Coaching & Staff News

Malaubyo Returns to UCLA as Graduate Assistant Coach

Recent UCLA alumnus Emma Malabuyo will return to the program as a graduate assistant coach. 

Training Updates

New Skills Spotted
  • Michigan State junior Isabella Trostel is training a Yurchenko one and a half.
  • Auburn junior Alex Irvine is training an Omelianchik vault.

Rehab Progress 

  • Michigan sophomore Amy Fukami was seen with a cast on her left lower leg. Fukami missed the entire 2025 season with injury.  

Recruiting Buzz

College gymnastics recruiting news moves fast! For in-depth coverage of commitments, signings, and all the latest recruiting developments, be sure to check out our weekly Recruiting Roundup.

Other Newsworthy Items

  • Oklahoma appeared on ESPN’s College GameDay during the program’s show in Norman. The team showed a preview of its new facility on the show. 
  • Stanford sophomore Ui Soma placed fourth in the all-around at the All-Japan Senior Championships.
  • Former Oregon State gymnast Jade Carey and Arkansas sophomore Joscelyn Roberson will compete in the inaugural SI Women’s Games. 
  • UCLA senior Jordan Chiles will compete on this season of Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Ezra Sosa. 
  • Boise State received its 2025 Mountain West regular season championship rings.  
  • Former Denver gymnast Rylie Mundell earned a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to teach English in Poland. 

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News curated by Katherine Weaver with assistance from the editors of College Gym News