In case you haven’t heard, Oklahoma has made some news recently.

Along with rival Texas, Oklahoma has informed the Big 12 that it intends to leave the Big 12 and will be pursuing an opportunity to join SEC. It’s a move that rocked the college athletics world and will likely force other conferences and schools to think about potential movement.

Former Sooners head football coach Bob Stoops, now a member of the FOX Big Noon Kickoff crew, offered his thoughts on the matter. He seems to be in favor of the decision.

In a special guest column for The Oklahoman, Stoops said Oklahoma moving to the SEC, even without Oklahoma State, is what’s best for the state of Oklahoma:

Let’s set the record straight: OU’s move to the SEC is what’s best for Oklahoma. The reality is that conferences are now more important than ever and, with limited spots, the strongest conferences would not accept OU if we were to require OSU to join as well. By joining the SEC, we ensure the state’s flagship university will be represented nationally while protecting our rich football history for many years to come. To move forward in any other manner would be to the detriment of OU and the state of Oklahoma.

With Texas hoping to also join the SEC, Oklahoma will still be able to maintain its biggest rivalry. That’s another appealing aspect of the move.

So, while a lot of traditionalists aren’t huge fans of the Sooners leaving the Big 12, Stoops doesn’t have a problem with it.