What football conference is UT Austin in?

The University of Texas at Austin (UT) football team plays in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), having officially joined in 2024 as part of a major conference realignment that also saw Oklahoma move with them from the Big 12. The Longhorns' schedule now features top SEC teams like Texas A&M, Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia, transitioning them to a new era of competition.

Who's in the Big 12 Conference now?

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When did UT join the SEC?

On February 9, 2023, the Big 12, Texas, and Oklahoma announced they had reached a buyout agreement that allowed the schools to join the SEC in 2024. The Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners athletic teams thus began league play during the 2024–25 academic year.

Is Texas still in the Big 12?

It consists of 16 full-member universities (3 private universities and 13 public universities) in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia.

Is it big 10 or Big 12?

The Big Ten and Big 12 are major NCAA college sports conferences, with the Big Ten generally seen as having stronger top-tier football (Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon) and massive revenue, focusing on Northern/Midwestern roots with recent West Coast expansion, while the Big 12 (Kansas, Houston, UCF) traditionally covers the Central US, known for its varied geography and, post-expansion, for its competitive breadth, though often seen as slightly behind the Big Ten in overall football strength and finances, despite big TV deals. Both have expanded significantly, making their names ironic, but the Big Ten offers immense brand power and huge payouts, while the Big 12 provides competitive balance and unique central US rivalries.
 

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Why did Pac-12 collapse?

The Pac-12 dissolved primarily due to a failure to secure competitive media rights deals, falling far behind the Big Ten and SEC, compounded by poor leadership (especially under former commissioner Larry Scott), the launch of an unsuccessful Pac-12 Network, inconsistent athletic performance, and the shocking departure of key schools like USC and UCLA to the Big Ten, triggering a domino effect of other teams leaving for the Big 12 and ACC, leaving only Oregon State and Washington State to rebuild.
 

Why do they still call it the Big 10?

Think of Ten as a Word, Not a Number.

For decades, the Big Ten name has been more than a simple descriptor. It's a symbol of tradition, leadership, and excellence—not headcounts.

Why did Texas move from Big 12 to SEC?

“They knew their TV deal was up in the Big 12, and they started to look around because they wanted a better TV deal. They wanted more financial security. And the SEC is the big dog of college football.

How many teams will the Big 12 have in 2025?

For the 2025 season, the Big 12 Conference has 16 football teams, following conference realignment that added Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah, bringing the total to 16 members for both football and basketball, a size the league will maintain through 2025.
 

What is the smallest SEC school?

The smallest school in the NCAA's Southeastern Conference (SEC) by student population is consistently Vanderbilt University, often with around 13,000 to 14,000 students, making it significantly smaller than other conference members like Texas A&M or Florida. It's also the only private school in the SEC and known for its selective admissions and strong programs in medicine, law, and business. 

Why did Texas A&M move to the SEC?

In A&M's previous conferences, the opportunity to watch other sports such as baseball, softball, soccer and women's basketball were scarce. Any matchup involving those programs being televised was a rarity. With the SEC Network, Aggies across the world can watch the action on a variety of platforms.

How much money did A&M make off of Johnny Manziel?

Johnny Manziel didn't receive a salary at Texas A&M, but he admitted to making around $33,000 in 2013 by selling autographs for signing sessions after his Heisman win, violating NCAA rules and leading to a suspension, though he maintained he never took money before winning the trophy. While Manziel profited personally from NIL activities, his stardom generated massive revenue for Texas A&M through donations, jersey sales, and media exposure, estimated in the millions. 

Who will be in the Pac-12 in 2026?

For the 2026-2027 season, the new Pac-12 will feature Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, San Diego State, Texas State, Utah State, and Washington State, creating a nine-member conference with eight football-playing members and Gonzaga primarily for basketball, aiming to meet NCAA requirements and rebuild after major realignment. The conference officially relaunches with these foundational members in Summer 2026, bringing new teams from the Mountain West. 

What is the most prestigious school in the Big 12?

There isn't one single "most prestigious" Big 12 school, as prestige depends on the criteria (academics vs. athletics), but Baylor University often leads in overall academics (like U.S. News rankings), while large state schools like University of Texas at Austin (Texas) and University of Oklahoma offer immense research/brand power, and TCU, BYU, Utah, Colorado, and Texas Tech are also strong contenders depending on the specific focus (e.g., basketball for Kansas, recent football success for Utah/BYU). 

Is Notre Dame joining the Big 12?

Notre Dame isn't currently in the Big 12, maintaining its football independence with an ACC scheduling partnership, but there are ongoing discussions and speculation about conference realignment, with the Big 12 being a potential option, though recent clashes between Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua suggest tensions, making a move unlikely in the immediate future despite speculation about the Irish needing a conference home for playoff access and stability. 

Why is UT Austin so prestigious?

UT Austin's prestige stems from its status as a top-tier public research university with highly-ranked programs (like business, engineering, and computer science), significant research funding, a strong endowment, a vibrant location in Austin, and a large, talented student body drawn from across the state and world, making it a leader in innovation and academics. Its impact is amplified by successful alumni, high research expenditure (over $1.37B annually), and a broad range of top-10 ranked programs. 

What's the #1 university in the US?

There isn't one single #1 university, as rankings vary by source, but Princeton University often tops U.S. News' National Universities list, while Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is frequently #1 globally or in other US-specific rankings like Forbes, with Harvard University and Stanford University also consistently in the top tier across most rankings.
 

What is UT Rival School?

University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University – The Lone Star Showdown involves all athletic contests between the two schools. After A&M moved to the SEC, the football teams did not play again until UT joined the conference in 2024.

Does Matthew McConaughey own Longhorns?

He has given motivational speeches to the players and even participated in team activities. His presence and support have made him a beloved figure among Longhorns fans and players alike, but he plays no formal ownership role with the team. McConaughey is, however, a minority owner of MLS team Austin FC.

Why did UT stop playing A&M?

Texas and Texas A&M stopped playing football annually after A&M left the Big 12 for the SEC in 2012, breaking a nearly century-old rivalry, but the series has now been renewed as both schools are in the SEC, with their first game back occurring in late 2024. The disagreement stemmed from conference realignment, political friction, and differing views on renewing the rivalry as a non-conference game, with A&M initially declining attempts to schedule a game. 

Would Texas exist without Tennessee?

In fact, Texas wouldn't even exist without the original "T" state. Tennessee became a state in 1796. It would take nearly 50 more years − and the help of three Tennessee-raised men − for Texas to become Tennessee's younger sibling. So, from the Volunteer State to the Lone Star State: You're welcome.

Do Big Ten college players get paid?

Every Big Ten school has committed to paying their athletes the full $20.5 million with the vast majority going to football and basketball players. Some may remain for athletes from other sports, however.

What is the hardest Big 10 school to get into?

The hardest Big Ten schools to get into are generally Northwestern University, due to its private status and lowest acceptance rate, followed closely by the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and University of Maryland-College Park also being highly selective public universities in the mix. These schools typically have lower acceptance rates (around 10-20% for Michigan, under 10% for Northwestern) and higher average SAT/ACT scores compared to other Big Ten institutions.
 

What is the difference between FCS and FBS?

FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) and FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) are the two levels of NCAA Division I college football, differing mainly in scholarship limits (85 for FBS, 63 for FCS), postseason structure (FBS has bowls/CFP, FCS has a single-elimination playoff), resources, and overall level of competition, with FBS being the top tier featuring larger budgets, more exposure, and higher-level play, while FCS offers a balance with a strong focus on tradition and a clearer playoff path.