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Should Texas Stay in Big 12 or Leave for Another Conference?

By James Caldwell

Oct 3, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Big 12 logo on the field after the game between the Baylor Bears and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at AT&T Stadium. The Bears defeat the Red Raiders 63-35. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Big 12 logo on the field after the game between the Baylor Bears and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at AT&T Stadium. The Bears defeat the Red Raiders 63-35. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Waco, TX, USA; The Big 12 logo on the chains during a game between the TCU Horned Frogs and Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. TCU won 62-22. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

(1) Stay in the Big 12

The Big 12 represents short-term stability, but unknown long-term stability.

It’s what Texas has known for the past two decades and sets up nicely during football season when everyone plays each other in the conference.

But, unless the conference adds two more schools, the Big 12 risks being left behind the other Power 5 conferences. The SEC and Big 10 have 14 schools, the Pac-12 has 12, and the ACC has 14-15 depending on the sport.

These conferences might even add a few more schools, gathering more power in conference discussions.

The Big 12 is convinced there is more strength in ten unified members, though. Texas will buy in as long as no one meddles with their brand and Longhorn Network, but Texas has to be ready to act if the conference loses power in the big picture of college athletics.

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