The Big 12 announced its executive committee met with the presidents of Texas and Oklahoma amid rumors the schools could bolt for the SEC.
"The meeting was cordial, and the Executive Committee expressed a willingness to discuss proposals that would strengthen the Conference and be mutually beneficial to OU and UT, as well as the other member institutions of the Conference," said Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby. "I expect that we will continue our conversations in the days ahead and we look forward to discussing thoughts, ideas and concepts that may be of shared interest and impact.