The reports that Oklahoma and Texas have made overtures to the SEC still have the college football world abuzz.
Before we go further, however, there are a few things to keep in mind. First and foremost, at this moment in time, the talk is just that – talk. Any actual movement in conference membership is a few years down the road at this juncture due to contractual obligations – most of which involve TV rights.
And, even if the Sooners and Longhorns jump ship, there is no guarantee the remaining eight geographically disparate Big 12 schools would stick together.