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Big 12 in Talks with UConn for 2026 Entry, Football by 2031

Aug 23, 2024, 09:31 PM

The Big 12 Conference is in serious negotiations with the University of Connecticut (UConn) regarding the latter's potential membership in the conference. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark has renewed efforts to bring UConn into the conference, with a meeting among league officials scheduled for next week to discuss the proposal. The discussions involve UConn joining the Big 12 for all sports by 2026, with football joining in 2031. UConn officials recently met with Big 12 athletic directors in Dallas, indicating that talks are further along than previous attempts. However, the move requires approval from Big 12 presidents, and it is unclear if there is enough support for the expansion.