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Official: BYU Accepts Big 12 Invite Along with UCF, Houston, Cincinnati

It’s actually happening.

After years of being on the Bigu 12’s doorstep, the Big 12 Conference announced Friday morning that they’ve invited BYU, Houston, UCF and Cincinnati to the conference.

BYU officially accepted the invite.

Video Conferences with each school begin at 11am CT — BYU’s will be at 11:30 CT.

BYU’s official release stated that they will join the Big 12 in all sports starting in 2023-24.

“The Cougars will participate in every sport sponsored by the Big 12 except equestrian, rowing and wrestling.