Expansion Big 12 Can Feature Louisville AND Arizona Basketball as ACC is Poached Similar to Pac-12

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In recent rumblings, radio host Greg Swaim hints at potential shake-ups in the college football landscape, suggesting that the Big 12 could soon be broadening its horizons to include Pitt, Virginia Tech, Louisville, and NC State. This speculation stems from Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark's purported advocacy for expansion during the latest College Football Playoff negotiations.

Swaim posits, "Yormark appears to be nudging the Big 12 towards expansion, with signs pointing to potential recruits from the ACC."

Adding to the intrigue, Bryan Clinton of Heartland College Sports offers insights into Yormark's maneuvers, suggesting a strategic move to incorporate a "look-in" provision in revenue-sharing discussions. This provision, Clinton explains, would empower the Big 12 to actively pursue teams eyeing departure from the ACC.

"Yormark seems to be laying the groundwork for proactive recruitment efforts," Clinton remarks. "The inclusion of a 'look-in' provision hints at the Big 12's readiness to navigate potential conference realignment scenarios."

As the Big 12 prepares to welcome Utah, ASU, Arizona, and Colorado into its fold in 2024, the conference is poised for a transformation that promises to reshape its identity.

Meanwhile, the looming specter of the SEC and Big Ten's ambitions for expanded College Football Playoff slots threatens to create a distinct "Power Two" dynamic in collegiate football. With the Big 12 and ACC potentially relegated to secondary status, Yormark's strategic maneuvers take on added significance as he seeks to steer the conference towards relevance in the face of formidable competition.

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