as an addition to make immediately, especially if WVU finds a way into the ACC, as a means of enhancing income. Says they should proceed with 11 members (in event WVU is still around = most likely, and before UT and OU exit) and figure rest of additions down the road.

Article author pushes eventual 14 team model with BYU in a North Division.

Pretty good read with rational arguments.

“ BYU offers a clear and immediate opportunity for the Big 12. BYU and its fans want in the Big 12, even without Oklahoma and Texas, and BYU would not face a buyout or any legal wrangling to join, so they can be added as soon as next season without any difficulty – even BYU telecast contracts have a clause allowing BYU to opt out if it joins a P5 conference. BYU also has a national following that will help the Big 12 increase its appeal to TV and streaming services, and that will only increase the Big 12’s sway over other expansion targets. Finally, BYU’s athletic budget of $74.1 million and its national clout make it the closest thing to a P5 school of all those that are realistically available.”