Texas and Oklahoma made their intentions to leave the Big 12 Conference known on Monday by issuing a joint statement saying they will not renew their grant of rights agreements when they expire in 2025. If there was any doubt these two schools are planning on bolting for the SEC, it was all cast aside when this became official.
The Big Ten is the No. 1 revenue conference in the country when it comes to collegiate sports, so the SEC’s most recent power play will almost certainly see them challenge for the throne. Because we know the almighty dollar rules over everything — traditions, geography and logic be damned — it is only a matter of time before the arms race gets pushed forward.