Big 12 expansion now alive, well and likely after being presumed dead

[JonLP24]

DALLAS -- The Big 12 will formally explore adding two or four teams, the league's presidents decided unanimously on Tuesday.

While nothing is assured, Big 12 Board of Directors chairman David Boren indicated it is more likely than not the league expands as it will begin to "actively evaluate" schools that previously showed interest in joining the conference.

"It's a statement from the board we want to move forward [with expansion]," Boren said during a conference call.

"I would say, yes, it's a forward step, it's a positive step. ... It's not a definite decision. But there is momentum for the board to very seriously consider this possibility."

http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-12-expansion-now-alive-well-and-likely-after-being-presumed-dead/

[KamaAina]

1. I can't see them raiding any other power conference

so I'm thinking mid-majors. Some geographic infill between everybody else and West Virginia would be nice. Memphis would be a good start.

[El Supremo]

2. Ewston Cougars!

But that would throw the Okies into the North Division.

[JonLP24]

3. Cincinnati was lobbying the Big 12 hard recently

So they might add them.

My other guess is theyll probably add BYU as they may see them as a more prestigious football school but could very likely Memphis if they are looking for markets.

North: Kansas, KState, Iowa State, BYU, Cincy, WVU.
South: Texas, TTech, TCU, Baylor, Oklahoma, OKState

I think they would have divisions somewhat like this in interest of rivalries.