Oklahoma and Texas have taken yet another step toward becoming official members of the SEC. On Tuesday, they submitted their formal requests for SEC membership. Greg Sankey, the commissioner of the SEC, announced that he received applications from Oklahoma and Texas in a press release. “The University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas, two […]
Read MoreSEC Program Trolls Texas, Oklahoma On Twitter
While not every SEC program is thrilled to be bringing Oklahoma and Texas into the fold, at least one of the teams seems excited for it. And they’re marking the occasion by trolling both of the soon-to-be SEC schools. On Monday, the Ole Miss football Twitter account had a message for Oklahoma and Texas. Invoking […]
Read MoreBig 12 Reportedly Had Blunt Message For Oklahoma, Texas
Earlier today, Big 12 rivals Oklahoma and Texas officially took their first step toward leaving the league–and potentially joining the SEC. In a joint statement, OU and Texas said they will not be renewing their new grant of rights agreement with the Big 12 after the current one expires in 2025. Now, we’ll wait and […]
Read MoreBig 12 Releases Statement On Oklahoma, Texas Decision
The hammer finally came down in the Big 12 on Monday as Oklahoma and Texas ended speculation about their reported departure from the conference by announcing that they would not renew their grant of media rights once the current deal expires in 2025. The two schools shared the news in a joint statement, taking a […]
Read MoreCollege Sports World Reacts To Oklahoma, Texas Joint Statement
In a move that no doubt precipitates their departure from the Big 12 Conference, Oklahoma and Texas announced on Monday that they will not renew their grants of media rights. That is their formal way of stating that they are departing the conference. That same statement included a line stating their shared commitments to working […]
Read MoreBreaking: Oklahoma, Texas Release Official Joint Statement
The University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas have released an official joint statement on Monday morning. The two universities have confirmed that they will not be renewing their grant of media rights. This is the first major step toward a move to the SEC. Last week, reports surfaced, revealing the Sooners and the […]
Read MoreBig 12 Conference Announces Update On Oklahoma, Texas
The Big 12 Conference has announced an update on Oklahoma and Texas following the week of speculation. According to multiple reports, the Sooners and the Longhorns plan on leaving the Big 12 for the SEC. However, the move is far from finalized. Sunday night, the Big 12 Conference announced that a meeting took place with […]
Read MoreLegendary Coach Bill Snyder Reacts To Big 12 Rumors
During the last major round of conference realignment a decade ago, there were talks that Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, and Texas Tech could be heading to the Pac-12, the kind of world-shaking moves that appear on the precipice with the Sooners and Longhorns reportedly SEC-bound. The Big 12 wound up taking losses—Texas A&M and Missouri […]
Read MoreReport: ESPN Could Play Major Role In College Football Expansion
However this explosive new wave of college football conference realignment plays out, the television networks paying the giant media rights deals will be at the center. ESPN, which came to a massive new deal with the SEC late last year, is notorious for having its hands in these deals, especially when it comes to the […]
Read MoreTexas A&M AD, Chancellor Comment On Rumored SEC Expansion
Texas A&M appears to have changed its tune regarding potential SEC expansion. Aggies athletic director Ross Bjork and chancellor Katherine Banks released statements on Saturday stating TAMU will be prepared for whatever comes its way. Texas A&M is without a doubt the biggest opposition to Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC – which appears inevitable […]
Read MoreBig 12 Discussing Plan To Keep Oklahoma, Texas With Conference
While Texas and Oklahoma seem to be (at least) halfway out of the door and on their way to the SEC, the Big 12 isn’t ready to let them go just yet. According to reports from CBS Sports on Saturday, conference officials have discussed a plan that would offer the Longhorns and Sooners additional revenue […]
Read MoreTexas A&M Star Has Message For Oklahoma, Texas
It’s no secret Texas A&M isn’t happy about the SEC expansion talks involving Texas and Oklahoma. In fact, the Aggies might be the only SEC school opposed to it. But Texas A&M football star Leon O’Neal Jr. wants to set the record straight; they’re not scared of the Longhorns or Sooners. O’Neal Jr. took to […]
Read MoreHow Big 12 Schools Reportedly Feel About Texas, Oklahoma After SEC Move
As surprising as the news of Oklahoma and Texas eyeing an exit from the Big 12 to join the SEC was for most of us, the other eight Big 12 schools are equally shocked. According to Max Olson of The Athletic, the other Big 12 schools are not at all amused by what Oklahoma and […]
Read MoreCFB Insider Reveals How SEC Will Handle Texas vs. A&M
Since Texas A&M‘s departure from the Big 12 for the SEC, the Aggies and Texas Longhorns haven’t played. There have been some fleeting rumors, and local politicians and other influential people have called for the rivalry to return, but it has never really gotten off the ground. Throw in the fact that Texas A&M will […]
Read MoreDanny Kanell Reacts To Oklahoma, Texas News
The college football landscape looks like it’s in for some pretty major changes over the coming days. With Texas and Oklahoma both reportedly on the verge of leaving the Big 12 to join the SEC, the balance of power in a couple of the nation’s biggest conference could be shifting as soon as next week. […]
Read MoreMaryland Takes Hilarious Shot At Texas For Leaving For SEC
Once the news broke that Texas is joining the SEC, Maryland’s football program used that moment as an opportunity to take a jab at the Longhorns. Shortly after Chip Brown of 247Sports reported that Texas and Oklahoma are leaving the Big 12, the following message was posted by Maryland’s official Twitter account: “I guess Texas […]
Read MoreOklahoma, Texas Reportedly Make Decision On Leaving Big 12
Oklahoma and Texas have reportedly made a final decision on whether they want to remain in the Big 12. According to Chip Brown of 247Sports, the founding members of the Big 12 are on their way out. Brown is reporting that Oklahoma and Texas will join the SEC. This move has been rumored for the […]
Read MoreAnother Conference Is Reportedly Interested In Oklahoma, Texas
Oklahoma and Texas are two of the biggest and most storied programs in college football history. So on the heels of news that they’re trying to leave the Big 12 to join the SEC, a new report has emerged indicating that another conference was trying to secure their services. According to Ross Dellenger of Sports […]
Read MoreReport: Oklahoma, Texas Move To The SEC Is “Almost Done”
Initial reports of a potential Oklahoma/Texas move to the SEC broke less than 48 hours ago. Now, it appears the landscape-altering shift is right on the horizon. According to Texas insider Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman, discussions about this potential move have been underway for “a minimum of six months.” Reports also indicated the Texas […]
Read MoreBig 12 Issues Statement After Latest Oklahoma, Texas News
Over the past few days, rumors of potential conference realignment surfaced regarding Big 12 powerhouses Oklahoma and Texas. A report arose, suggesting the Sooners and Longhorns reached out to the SEC about joining the conference. The two schools reportedly want to create a 16-team super-league. On Thursday night, the remaining members of the Big 12 […]
Read MoreHere’s What The Big 12 Reportedly Wants To Know About Oklahoma, Texas
The Big 12 presidents and CEOs have one question for Oklahoma and Texas regarding their reported interest in joining the SEC – why? Big 12 leaders held a meeting Thursday night to discuss the ongoing situation involving the Longhorns and Sooners. The meeting – which was more of a debriefing than anything else – was […]
Read MoreTexas Tech Chancellor Has Blunt Message For Oklahoma, Texas
Over the past few days, Oklahoma and Texas have dominated college sports headlines after reports suggested the two schools plan to leave the Big 12. A report arose, suggesting the Sooners and Longhorns reached out to the SEC about joining the conference. The two schools reportedly want to create a 16-team super-league. Fans are having […]
Read MoreReport: Oklahoma, Texas Skipping Big 12’s Call Tonight
The Big 12 conference organized a call for Thursday evening amidst widespread speculation that Oklahoma and Texas are planning a move out of the league and into the SEC. Big 12 leaders wanted to get out ahead of these rumors and address them head on with important figures at the necessary schools. But the two […]
Read MoreWhat Oklahoma State Has Said About The Oklahoma Rumors
After Wednesday’s mid-SEC Media Days bombshell news about Oklahoma and Texas exploring jumping ship to the league, the Big 12 and its member schools probably aren’t too thrilled. Oklahoma State, OU’s in-state rival, has already released a statement about the reports. Based on follow-up reports, the Big 12 was not aware that the schools would […]
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