DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Two of the Big XII conference’s largest schools are officially asking for an invitation to join the SEC.
On Tuesday, the University’s of Texas and Oklahoma officially petitioned the Southeastern Conference for membership starting in July of 2025. In a letter to the SEC, officials with UT and OU said their addition to the conference would benefit all member schools and the conference itself.
“The Big 12 Conference has learned that the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas have submitted formal requests to the SEC to be considered for membership beginning with the 2025-26 athletic year,” said Big 12 Commissioner, Bob Bowlsby. “The events of recent days have verified that the two schools have been contemplating and planning for the transition for months and this formal application is the culmination of those processes. We are unwavering in the belief that the Big 12 provides an outstanding platform for its members’ athletic and academic success. We will face the challenges head-on, and we have confidence that the Big 12 will continue to be a vibrant and successful entity in the near term and into the foreseeable future.”
The SEC confirmed that UT and OU requested an invitation to the conference.
“While the SEC has not proactively sought new members, we will pursue significant change when there is a clear consensus among our members that such actions will further enrich the experiences of our students athletes and lead to greater economic and athletic achievement across our campuses,” said SEC Commissioner, Greg Sankey. “The Presidents and Chancellors of the SEC, in their capacity as the conferences Chief Executive Officers, will consider these requests in the near future.”
UT and OU informed the Big XII earlier this week that they would not be renewing their media rights after 2025.
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