Welcome to the Big XII

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That didn't take long. The article is dated Sept 10, but several message boards referring to Big 12 reps, including Ok St AD, traveling to Boise and Memphis for next round of expansion. I like the idea and hope this is for 2025 when OU/Texass begin SEC play because it gives some hope that UC can play UT or OU in 23 or 24.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...nce-additions/

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I read that the big 12 expects new members to play in 2023, and Cunningham has said his target when negotiating early AAC exit is also 2023. All of the pundits expect UT and OU to play in the SEC starting 2022, but there haven't been any announcements, rumors, or the slightest innuendo that this will happen. Are there any updates on the UT/OU Big 12 exit other than the standard they will honor their GoR? I cannot imagine OU/UT playing in SEC in 22 at this point, nor can I imagine them sticking with the Big 12 beyond 22, but information and discussion seems to have dried up.

[Lobot]

UT is OSU’s superiority complex on steroids.

[bearcatbret]

Interesting. Someone actually has come out and said what we all knew. Texas blocked the 2016 expansion. I have read recently about the criticism of the Big 12 by expanding with the four teams saying that they were not good enough 5 years ago, what makes them worthy now? How conference realignment affects Big 12 and Kansas State sports (cjonline.com)

[Lobot]

Some Audio of John Cunningham addressing expansion on SiriusXM

https://twitter.com/sxmcollege/statu...777042439?s=21

[GoBearcats31]

Randomly stumbled upon this... looks like UC sent some Graeter's out to Texas Tech and surely the other Big 12 members
https://twitter.com/BlayneBeal/statu...51495689306117

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More on how much they pay to join for 2023.with 3 teams paying, it'll be huge fir remaining 8 teams.

https://www.underdogdynasty.com/2021...tic-conference

[bearcatbret]

This is a good listen. How Much Will Cincy, UCF, and Houston Have To Pay To Join The Big 12 Early? - YouTube

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With us going into the Big XII, we should only play home & away series with other P5 teams. No more one & done at the opponents venue.

Yes exactly. A series wit UT or any opponent playing at Nippert

[red_n_black_attack]

When it comes to college sports especially football we all know money is the big motivator so I believe everyone settles thier buyout and in place to compete in the 2022 year.

2023 is more likely. In Coffee with Cunningham this morning, he said they are hoping 2023 will happen instead of 2024. I"m paraphrasing exact wording, he said 22 was unrealistic.

[Rufus]

Everyone has an opinion. I would prefer to join early as in 2022 and UT and OU stay for 4 years. However, this auther believes that the longhorns and sooners depart after this season.
Guerin Emig: Mike Gundy's, Lincoln Riley's conflicting Big 12 expansion comments show need for OSU, OU to separate by 2023 | OSU Sports Extra | tulsaworld.com

When it comes to college sports especially football we all know money is the big motivator so I believe everyone settles thier buyout and in place to compete in the 2022 year.

[bearcatjd]

We've played OU. I don't have interest in rushing into anything with UT. Maybe we can get an OOC UT series in the future.

With us going into the Big XII, we should only play home & away series with other P5 teams. No more one & done at the opponents venue.

[red_n_black_attack]

We've played OU. I don't have interest in rushing into anything with UT. Maybe we can get an OOC UT series in the future.

[Lobot]

Everyone has an opinion. I would prefer to join early as in 2022 and UT and OU stay for 4 years. However, this auther believes that the longhorns and sooners depart after this season.
Guerin Emig: Mike Gundy's, Lincoln Riley's conflicting Big 12 expansion comments show need for OSU, OU to separate by 2023 | OSU Sports Extra | tulsaworld.com

I think that author is correct

[bearcatbret]

Everyone has an opinion. I would prefer to join early as in 2022 and UT and OU stay for 4 years. However, this auther believes that the longhorns and sooners depart after this season.
Guerin Emig: Mike Gundy's, Lincoln Riley's conflicting Big 12 expansion comments show need for OSU, OU to separate by 2023 | OSU Sports Extra | tulsaworld.com