OK, here is what I have heard.

[doc longhorn]

There is a twitter rumor that four teams of the B1G want to transfer to the Big 12 - Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Nebraska.  A sportswriter claims he heard it from a really reliable source.

Don't get your hopes up.  It appears the germination of this rumor started when several AD's complained about how the B1G was handling Covid-19.  Actual veiled threats were made.

The CW is it simply ain't happening.

Would be interesting, though, wouldn't it?

[63_Texas_1]

Nebraska and the Big 12? Sound like hell froze over.

[Sirhornsalot]

4 hours ago, doc longhorn said:

There is a twitter rumor that four teams of the B1G want to transfer to the Big 12 - Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Nebraska.  A sportswriter claims he heard it from a really reliable source.

Don't get your hopes up.  It appears the germination of this rumor started when several AD's complained about how the B1G was handling Covid-19.  Actual veiled threats were made.

The CW is it simply ain't happening.

Would be interesting, though, wouldn't it?

Ahh, the Big 16. I'd take that in heartbeat.

If it WERE to happen, it seems like now would be the time with things still not settled from a schedule point of view.

Divide the conference into East-West divisions and play an 8+2 or 8+1 schedule. Add West Virginia and Iowa State to the East division.

Wish it would happen, man that would be a great conference.

[HornEsch]

I really don't buy that, but would not be opposed for sure. Would instantly make the Big 12 a premier league. 

[lshorn79]

Big Ten votes against playing college football in fall

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2020/08/10/big-ten-votes-against-college-football-season-due-coivd-concerns/3332196001/

[utparothed]

20 hours ago, doc longhorn said:

There is a twitter rumor that four teams of the B1G want to transfer to the Big 12 - Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Nebraska.  A sportswriter claims he heard it from a really reliable source.

Don't get your hopes up.  It appears the germination of this rumor started when several AD's complained about how the B1G was handling Covid-19.  Actual veiled threats were made.

The CW is it simply ain't happening.

Would be interesting, though, wouldn't it?

This is what I want for Christmas!

[RunRickyRun]

Only Iowa and Nebraska voted to play they could always join the big 12 to give the conference 12 teams. Just saying.

[utparothed]

And then there's this...

Texas/ou to the SEC?

and a very interesting take here...

https://www.bcsnn.com/big-xii/2020-big-12-can-t-cancel-season-with-texas-and-oklahoma-on-the-line.html

[Sirhornsalot]

1 hour ago, utparothed said:

And then there's this...

Texas/ou to the SEC?

and a very interesting take here...

https://www.bcsnn.com/big-xii/2020-big-12-can-t-cancel-season-with-texas-and-oklahoma-on-the-line.html

Wow

[63_Texas_1]

 

[Texas2725]

On 8/10/2020 at 12:30 PM, RunRickyRun said:

Only Iowa and Nebraska voted to play they could always join the big 12 to give the conference 12 teams. Just saying.

And both Harbaugh and Day came out publicly and strongly yesterday saying their programs were ready to play with protocols in place to keep their kids safe.

[Texas2725]

On 8/10/2020 at 12:39 PM, utparothed said:

And then there's this...

Texas/ou to the SEC?

and a very interesting take here...

https://www.bcsnn.com/big-xii/2020-big-12-can-t-cancel-season-with-texas-and-oklahoma-on-the-line.html

The Grant of Rights loophole looms large.....and I like it!!

[JimR]

No way to play tackle football safely.

No. Way.

[Texas2725]

25 minutes ago, JimR said:

No way to play tackle football safely.

No. Way.

Kinda like the UFC??  Except the UFC hasn't skipped a beat.

[UTfish]

5 hours ago, JimR said:

No way to play tackle football safely.

No. Way.

Pretty much true irrespective of the virus, Mr Jim. But at least the person he's wrapping his arms around has been closely monitored, as opposed to his latest lady friend, who hasn't. 

[RunRickyRun]

The Longhorns will play this fall!

[primal defense]

 

Nebraska to the Big 12? Don't count on it, Bob Bowlsby insinuates

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/nebraska-to-the-big-12-dont-count-on-it-bob-bowlsby-insinuates/ar-BB17SJ8U