BYU Wants Washington State, Oregon State In Big 12 Via Expansion As Clemson Spurs ACC Realignment

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The BYU Cougars are happy to be members of the Big 12 Conference and if the league intends to expand as commissioner Brett Yormark has alluded to, Brigham Young University (BYU) would likely be more content with western expansion to make for more balanced travel against having to travel extensively to the east coat to play ACC schools.

If Washington State and Oregon State joined the Big 12, it would mark a significant expansion for the conference, enhancing its geographic footprint, competitive balance, and overall appeal. Integrating these Pacific Northwest schools would bring unique benefits and challenges, fundamentally reshaping the Big 12's landscape.

Financially, the Big 12 would benefit from increased media rights and sponsorship opportunities due to its expanded market presence. The addition of Washington State and Oregon State could lead to renegotiated television contracts, potentially boosting revenue for all member schools. However, the conference would need to carefully manage the distribution of resources to ensure competitive equity and maintain the quality of athletic and academic programs.

If Washington State and Oregon State joined the Big 12, the conference would experience significant geographic, competitive, cultural, and financial enhancements. While the transition would come with logistical challenges, the overall benefits would position the Big 12 as a more robust and nationally influential conference, enriching the college football landscape with new rivalries, expanded reach, and diverse competitive opportunities.

BYU football is looking to bounce back in 2024 with a bowl eligible season and Jake Hatch joined Drake Toll to break down how the Kalani Sitake and BYU would accomplish the feat, likely requiring the Cougars to clean up in the non-conference against the SMU Mustangs and Wyoming Cowboys as well as topping conference foes like the Baylor Bears, Arizona State Sun Devils and Houston Cougars to get to the six-win plateau.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on what player(s) will be required for BYU to elevate themselves this fall as Jake highlighted LJ Martin as a player to watch along with Darius Lassiter and Keanu Hill while the quarterback derby between Jake Retzlaff, Gerry Bohanon and McCae Hillstead will need to sort itself out to give BYU their best chances to win.

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