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Analysis: Breaking down top candidates to join the Big 12 if Texas, Oklahoma jump to SEC

The reports that Oklahoma and Texas have made overtures to the SEC still have the college football world abuzz.

Before we go further, however, there are a few things to keep in mind. First and foremost, at this moment in time, the talk is just that – talk. Any actual movement in conference membership is a few years down the road at this juncture due to contractual obligations – most of which involve TV rights.

And, even if the Sooners and Longhorns jump ship, there is no guarantee the remaining eight geographically disparate Big 12 schools would stick together.