Basketball championships are nice but UConn's lack of value primarily because of a mediocre football program caused Big 12 board of directors to say no for now.
There wasn't the pomp and circumstance there was earlier this summer in Austin, Tex. and Norman, Okla. but the Big 12 quietly became 16-strong on Aug. 2.
The numbers may surprise you and I can tell you one coach that will not be happy when the new roster limit for NCAA football is announced is Mike Gundy.
The TV networks including ESPN and FOX, the two partners with the Big 12 Conference announce the first three weeks, including Oklahoma State's games, this Thursday,
It was Oklahoma State football media day, but the early focus with athletic director Chad Weiberg added to the program was on the wild Friday that took the Big 12 to 16 members.
The Big 12 will not compete at 13 schools in 2024-25. I've been told by sources on the Oklahoma State campus, the Big 12 Conference office, and still others that more is to come.