From AL.com…
Officials representing Oklahoma and Texas were no-shows Thursday to a Big 12 call to discuss the schools’ reported interest in leaving the conference for the SEC, according to multiple reports.
Both Yahoo’s Pete Thamel and Stadium’s Brett McMurphy reported the call, comprising of the league’s ADs and CEOs, went on without a Longhorns or Sooners voice, further suggesting both schools are on their way out of the Big 12.
Furthermore, Ross Dellinger of SI reports Big 12 administrators were informed both schools have explored the possibility of joining the SEC. The next step, he said, is for the Big 12 presidents to connect with leads at Texas and Oklahoma and find out why.
The Big 12 released the following statement: