Last year the Big 12 Conference publicly considered adding teams to its membership. Like most decisions, it was based on gaining money. After being offered more cash by TV partners ESPN and FOX to not expand, they decided against it.
Oklahoma made the College Football Playoff this year. By doing so, the notion that the conference is at a disadvantage to gain access to it, was proven not to be the case. Although this seems to be a victory to the Big 12, it very well could be part of its downfall.
This season’s playoff snubbed two Power 5 champions.