The future of the Big 12 with expansion and the departure of Texas and Oklahoma
With the departure of Texas and Oklahoma on the horizon, the Big 12 acted quickly and got offers out to four schools who all accepted. BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, and Houston all are expected to join the Big 12 in 2023. Join the Big 12 Takeover as they take a look at what potential divisions might look like, which new teams offer competition right away, and how do they stack up when it comes to recruiting. Let's look ahead into the future of the Big 12!
With the departure of Texas and Oklahoma on the horizon, the Big 12 acted quickly and got offers out to four schools who all accepted. BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, and Houston all are expected to join the Big 12 in 2023. Join the Big 12 Takeover as they take a look at what potential divisions might look like, which new teams offer competition right away, and how do they stack up when it comes to recruiting. Let's look ahead into the future of the Big 12!
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Show Notes
Big 12 Expansion
Expansion Timeline
July 26, 2021 - Texas and Oklahoma reveal plans to leave for the SEC in 2025 when their contracts expire, OR SOONER.
September 10, 2021 - Big 12 announces four new members. BYU, UCF, University of Cincinnati, and the University of Houston.
Texas and Oklahoma are rumored to depart as early as 2023, but could stay until 2025
All four additions reportedly negotiated a buyout and are expected to officially join the big 12 July 1, 2023.
Questions
What does Power 5 mean?
Power 5 schools are the collection of the more profitable schools and the elite football schools
If they expand more after 2025, what teams are top targets?
Memphis, boise state, smu
Will they do pods or two divisions?
Fun Facts:
TCU-BYU already familiar mountain west opponents
Commissioner Discussion
-Bob Bowlsby announced he would step down. He is 70 years old.
-Some names that have popped up are Mack Rhoades (Baylor AD) and Oliver Luck (Consultant to the Big 12, XFL commissioner before it went defunct in 2020.)
This episode of Big 12 Takeover Pod is brought to you in partnership with Prize Picks. Use the link https://bit.ly/TSNxPrizePicks or go to Prize Picks and enter promo code TAKEOVER to receive a 100% deposit match on all deposits up to $100. Daily Fantasy made easy. Pick against the numbers and have a ton of fun on Prize Picks.
Show Notes
Big 12 Expansion
Expansion Timeline
July 26, 2021 - Texas and Oklahoma reveal plans to leave for the SEC in 2025 when their contracts expire, OR SOONER.
September 10, 2021 - Big 12 announces four new members. BYU, UCF, University of Cincinnati, and the University of Houston.
Texas and Oklahoma are rumored to depart as early as 2023, but could stay until 2025
All four additions reportedly negotiated a buyout and are expected to officially join the big 12 July 1, 2023.
Questions
What does Power 5 mean?
Power 5 schools are the collection of the more profitable schools and the elite football schools
If they expand more after 2025, what teams are top targets?
Memphis, boise state, smu
Will they do pods or two divisions?
Fun Facts:
TCU-BYU already familiar mountain west opponents
Commissioner Discussion
-Bob Bowlsby announced he would step down. He is 70 years old.
-Some names that have popped up are Mack Rhoades (Baylor AD) and Oliver Luck (Consultant to the Big 12, XFL commissioner before it went defunct in 2020.)