Big 12 Leaders Reportedly Discussing How To Keep Oklahoma And Texas In Conference

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

July 23, 2021

On July 22 leaders with the Big 12 held a call without Oklahoma and Texas to discuss how to keep the league’s flagship schools from bolting to the Southeastern Conference — and contingency plans to survive without them.

“There was no panic,” a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Big 12 was not making its internal discussions public. “All options are on the table.”

The Big 12 put out a statement Thursday night that revealed few details, but made clear the eight members in danger of being left behind want the Longhorns and Sooners to stay put. And that leaving could be costly for Oklahoma and Texas.

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