The Big 12 adds BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF
BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF were invited to join the league on September 10, 2021. The Big 12 presidents voted unanimously to extend the invitations.
Bob Bowlsby, Big 12 commissioner
Today’s vote solidifies the long-term trajectory of the Big 12 Conference …
Day by day
- Sep 10, 2021Big 12 presidents voted to extend invitations to the four schools.
- Same dayThe eight continuing members approved the move unanimously.
Each day, as a table
| Date | Who | Days after the vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | FBSchedules.com; Big 12 Conference; Associated Press; Renu Khator; Bob Bowlsby | 0 |
The day of the vote
Associated Press
BYU said all its sports will begin Big 12 schedules in the 2023-24 athletic season.
Big 12 Conference university presidents voted Friday to extend invitations to BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF …
Big 12 Conference
… was approved unanimously by the eight continuing members …
Reaction
Backs the move
Renu Khator, University of Houston president and UH System chancellor
Joining the Big 12 Conference is a historic step in our institutional journey and signifies the tremendous growth and success attained academically and athletically over the last decade …
WKMG, ClickOrlando, Sep 10, 2021
Associated Press, via WKMG, ClickOrlando
Related
- Jul 29, 2021Texas and Oklahoma move to the SEC
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- Jun 30, 2022USC and UCLA leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten
- Jul 27, 2023Colorado returns to the Big 12
- Aug 4, 2023Oregon and Washington join the Big Ten
- Aug 4, 2023Arizona, Arizona State and Utah leave the Pac-12 for the Big 12
- Sep 1, 2023Stanford and Cal join the ACC
- Dec 22, 2023Florida State sues the ACC
Sources
News and releases
FBSchedules.com, Sep 10, 2021“Big 12 votes to invite BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF”
The Big 12’s release, as printed by FBSchedules.com
- WKMG, ClickOrlando, Sep 10, 2021
“UCF Board of Trustees accept invitation to Big 12”
Associated Press, via WKMG, ClickOrlando
- Pokes Report, Sep 10, 2021
“It’s Official! BYU, Cincinnati, UCF and Houston Joining the Big 12”