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USA TODAY: Oklahoma, Nebraska RETURNING TO BIG 12 CONFERENCE In Realignment Move If They're Smart
The "Heartland Restoration" Movement
The spark for this latest round of rumors came from USA Today’s Blake Toppmeyer, who argued that while Texas fits the SEC’s "tapestry," Oklahoma and Missouri belong back in a conference oriented around the Midwest.
The Logic: The pitch centers on restoring historic rivalries that were the lifeblood of the sport for a century—specifically Bedlam (OU vs. Oklahoma State), The Border War (Missouri vs. Kansas), and the legendary Oklahoma-Nebraska clash.
Competitive Balance: After a grueling 2025 season in the SEC, some analysts suggest that Oklahoma would…
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