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Report: B1G considering Oklahoma State in possible conference realignment move
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The Big Ten has reportedly been “receptive” to conversations about a potential partnership with Oklahoma State, according to a report.
That’s per KFOR (Oklahoma City) anchor Dylan Buckingham, who adds that talks are in an “exploratory” stage.
For #OKState, I can report the Cowboys have been very proactive about their next move conference wise. That includes possibly the Big 10. I'm told the Big 10 has been receptive and is looking into how a partnership could work. The AAU accreditation might not be a deal breaker.
— Dylan Buckingham (@DylanBuckingham) July 24, 2021
Words are getting a little twisted out there. I want to make it clear that the Big 10 is just a possibility for #OKState. One of many. There's nothing imminent and there's no guarantee the Big 10 would welcome OSU in. Talks are simply exploratory at this point.
— Dylan Buckingham (@DylanBuckingham) July 25, 2021
The Big Ten is one of several options for Big 12 teams like Oklahoma State and Kansas who are now searching for a new home following the news that Oklahoma and Texas are headed to the SEC.
Unlike the Jayhawks, OSU does not have AAU membership so gaining approval to join the Big Ten might prove to be difficult.
However, Oklahoma State has proven its ability to be competitive on the football field. The Cowboys have been consistent winners for nearly two decades now, making a bowl game in all but one season since 2002.
Oklahoma State has six 10+ win seasons in that span, all coming under current head coach Mike Gundy. The Cowboys also have appearances in the Cotton, Fiesta and Sugar Bowls in the last 10 years.
It’s currently unclear if the Big Ten is interested in adding teams at this stage. According to a recent report, the conference has not set up any official calls with Kansas.
Oklahoma and Texas are expected to officially notify the Big Ten of their intentions on Monday.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.