Texas and Oklahoma have officially become members of the SEC, completing a move that has caused a major realignment in college sports. The SEC, now featuring 16 teams, shared a video welcoming the new additions to the league and highlighting the high-level competition that is now expected. The addition of the Longhorns and Sooners has caused a ripple effect in other conferences, with the Big 12 adding new teams and the Big Ten making significant moves as well.
The planned realignment was first announced in 2021, leading to the Big 12 adding several new teams to fill the void left by Texas and Oklahoma. The Big Ten also made strategic additions, picking up Southern Cal, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon. These changes have effectively dismantled the Pac-12, leaving them with just two teams.
Football fans can look forward to matchups like Alabama vs. Oklahoma and Auburn hosting the Sooners this season, promising to bring high-stakes competition and excitement to the SEC. With the addition of these powerhouse programs, the SEC is gearing up for a whole new level of competition and potentially changing the landscape of college athletics.
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