There was enormous news out of the college football world last night as the SEC announced that Texas and Oklahoma would be joining the conference in 2024, a year earlier than originally planned.
As part of the early departure agreement, the schools will pay the Big 12 a total of $100 million.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said in a statement: “As I have consistently stated, the conference would only agree to an early withdrawal if it was in our best interest for Oklahoma and Texas to depart prior to June 30, 2025. By reaching this agreement, we are now able to accelerate our new beginning as a 12-team league and move forward in earnest with our initiatives and future planning.”
In July, the Big 12 will officially welcome new members BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston.
Whether you love or hate the SEC, there’s no denying it’s the best conference in the country.
And with the addition of these two legendary programs, come 2024, the best conference will get even better…
The Big 12 and its TV partners have reached an early exit agreement with Texas and Oklahoma, sources tell @SINow.
The schools will owe the league a combined $100 million in an exit fee, source says. They will begin play in the SEC in 2024 https://t.co/dTNlKT3EOL
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) February 10, 2023
Statement from @SEC Commissioner @GregSankey on Oklahoma and Texas membership transition: pic.twitter.com/qZZI6YaRJp
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) February 10, 2023
And the college football video game drops
— . (@ItsPaoloni) February 10, 2023
Fan reaction was passionate and plentiful…
Well, Oklahoma and Texas are paying the Big12 $100 M to get ragdolled by Alabama, LSU and Georgia a year earlier than planned.https://t.co/cJTjW82ria
— Shay Patrick Cormac (@ShayCormac_1) February 10, 2023
I can’t believe Oklahoma and Texas paid an extra 100 million to get their ass kicked in the SEC a year earlier
— Bordeaux (@bordeauxyoutube) February 10, 2023
We get to kick Texas and Oklahoma’s ass for an extra year in conference play. W.
— BARSTOOL BAMA (@BarstoolAlabama) February 10, 2023
$100,000,000 To get Oklahoma and Texas in the SEC one year earlier. EVERYBODY wants in the absolute best conference in America.
— snuffskeeter (@harkins68) February 10, 2023
My hate for Oklahoma and Texas slightly faded away about a decade ago.
It’s now back. In full force.
— NBA MizzouBoy (@mizzousp0rts) February 10, 2023
If Oklahoma and Texas don't hear chants of "S-E-C" after every Big 12 loss next season I'm going to be disappointed in the conference's students.
— Ahearn Alley (@AhearnAlley) February 10, 2023
Thanks for the check, gtfo and have fun in the SEC. I’m sure that’ll go well for a dying Oklahoma program and perpetually underachieving Texas.
Won’t miss those crybaby ego monsters. https://t.co/IsQt8rLF10
— Viva the Matadors 🏴☠️ (@vivathematadors) February 10, 2023