One week after reporting the Big 12 was “seriously discussing BYU”, Max Olson of The Athletic reported Thursday morning that BYU is one of the four leading contenders to be added to the Big 12.
“BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston are the four schools that have been most seriously discussed,” Olson reported, “and are considered the leading contenders, sources said. The Athletic previously reported the Big 12 was seriously considering BYU as a potential addition early on in this process.
If the athletic directors and presidents of the league’s eight remaining members can reach a consensus on which members to invite, sources believe it’s possible that the process could move faster than initially anticipated.