Big 12 powerhouse schools Oklahoma and Texas are reportedly planning to petition the Southeastern Conference for membership.
According to multiple reports, Oklahoma and Texas hope to join the SEC to former a super conference of 16 universities.
The story was first reported this afternoon by the Houston Chronicle (subscription):
Houston Chronicle exclusive: Texas, Oklahoma reach out to SEC about joining conference https://t.co/tw2Qm3yeoj via @houstonchron
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) July 21, 2021
Tonight, reports indicate that the schools will set their plans into motion early next week:
Early next week, the @TexasLonghorns and @UofOklahoma will send a letter to the @Big12Conference stating that neither school will renew their media contracts when they expire in 2025.
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— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) July 22, 2021
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After notifying the Big 12 of their intentions, the schools plan to petition the SEC for membership:
SOURCES: After notifying the @Big12Conference early next week, @TexasLonghorns and @UofOklahoma will petition the @SEC for membership.
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— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) July 22, 2021
SOURCES: Insiders say that UT Board Chairman Kevin Eltife has long been concerned about the everchanging landscape of collegiate athletics and has worked with the university administration to position the @TexasLonghorns for success in the coming era.
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— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) July 22, 2021
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Texas and Oklahoma are eyeing the SEC
The Big 12 powerhouses have reached out about joining the conference, per @BrentZwerneman pic.twitter.com/9aLz5wTHoA
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 21, 2021
