Long-awaited dream: UH accepts invite to join Big 12

The UH football team takes the field at NRG Stadium before its 2021 season-opener against Texas Tech. | James Schillinger/The CougarHouston’s long-awaited dream of joining one of college athletics’ power conferences is now a reality as the University is jumping ship from the American Athletic Conference and accepting an invitation to join the Big 12.

“Joining the Big 12 Conference is a historic step in our institutional journey and signifies the tremendous growth and success attained academically and athletically over the last decade,” said UH Chancellor Renu Khator. “Our expectations for our University remain high, our aspirations continue to be bold, and we embrace this new opportunity to…