Something big is developing in the world of college sports, and it involves two of the Power Six conferences and a couple of major programs. As reported previously, the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns, who are both long-time stalwarts of the Big 12, have set in motion the plan to move from their current conference affiliation to the SEC. The thought alone of having those two programs joining the fray of the dog-eat-dog world of the SEC can hurt one's brain. What more if the move gets actually done?

The seeds are apparently getting planted, as one could tell from this latest statement from both the Sooners and the Longhorns, via Ralph Russo of the Associated Press:

It is important to note that while the current optics suggest that Oklahoma and Texas are on their way to the SEC, the Big 12 appears to be making moves of its own to prevent the two schools from completely departing the league. Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby already had a conference call with the presidents of OU and UT last Sunday, per Scooby Axson of USA TODAY:

“The meeting was cordial, and the Executive Committee expressed a willingness to discuss proposals that would strengthen the Conference and be mutually beneficial to OU and UT, as well as the other member institutions of the Conference,” Bowlsby said in a statement. “I expect that we will continue our conversations in the days ahead and we look forward to discussing thoughts, ideas and concepts that may be of shared interest and impact.”

Oklahoma and Texas have been members of the Big 12 since 1996.