Report: Big 12, Oklahoma, Texas At Odds On Which Teams To Add To League

[JonLP24]

Big 12 expansion is back in the news – though it doesn’t appear that the league has come to a decision on which schools it plans to invite to join the conference. According to a report by Jason Williams of Cincinnati.com, however, there are three schools being thrown around as possible candidates.

According to Williams, BYU is the league’s first choice. But Texas, as we’ve seen, wants Houston. And Oklahoma reportedly wants Cincinnati in. So it’s possible that the league compromises with its two biggest programs – which means BYU would be out. Of course, this scenario only makes sense if the league adds two schools. If it adds four, it isn’t as big of an issue.

Jason Williams ✔ @jwilliamscincy
Source: BYU Big 12's No. 1 overall. Oklahoma wants Cincy. Texas of course wants Houston. Don't be surprised if compromise is Cincy & Houston
4:42 PM - 7 Aug 2016
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http://collegespun.com/big-12/baylor/big-12-expansion-update-byu-houston-cincinnati

[TexasTowelie]

1. There has also been some mention of adding Memphis or Louisville into the mix.

The reasons why Houston are being considered also deals with politics. The University of Texas bought some property in southwest Houston several months ago with the consideration of opening a new campus. The state legislators from the Houston area are crying foul since they feel that it is an infringement on UH's base of enrollment. Therefore, Texas has agreed to lobby for UH inclusion within the Big 12 to appease those complaints.

[KamaAina]

2. UT has had a campus in Arlington for years.