With Texas and Oklahoma set to leave for the SEC after the 2023 season, the Big 12 has already made moves to ensure the conference will return to not only 10 teams, but 12.
The conference added BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF. All are making their Big 12 debuts this season, which puts the conference at 14 members for 2023.
However, on top of firing some unsupported shots at Texas and Oklahoma at Big 12 media days, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the expansion plans of the conference. He expressed his desire to remain at 14 teams.
In an exclusive interview with On3, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark talks about conference expansion and strengthening the league's brand.@EricPrisbell reports from Big 12 media days: https://t.co/dhoOR7n8Hy pic.twitter.com/uEvN7364dj
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The Big 12 has reportedly been in contact with UConn, Colorado and Arizona among others.