The Big 12 could be expanding by two or four teams in the near future, as the conference’s board of directors on Tuesday authorized commissioner Bob Bowlsby to evaluate and gather information on programs interested in joining the league. The timeline for expansion is expected to move fast, as the new programs could join the Big 12 in time for the 2017 season. While expansion isn’t guaranteed, all signs point to the Big 12 growing in the next year or two.
As with any league looking to expand, wins and overall success aren't necessarily the only things that matter when conferences evaluate perspective candidates.