Texas and Oklahoma are reportedly exploring the prospect of leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference in a move that would radically alter the landscape of college football, once again. Not surprisingly, Texas A&M — currently the only Texas-based school in the SEC — is not exactly thrilled about the idea.

A decade after a wave of conference realignment created a tectonic shift in the NCAA, two of the nation's most lucrative football programs may be at it again. According to the Brent Zwerneman of the Houston Chronicle, both Red River rivals have contacted the SEC about joining the prestigious conference.

“An announcement could come within a couple of weeks concerning the potential addition of UT and OU to the league… which would give the SEC 16 schools and make it the first of a national super-conference,” writes Zwerneman.

Precisely nine years ago, A&M and Missouri took their talents to the SEC. A&M has reaped the benefits of being the lone representative of the Lone Star State in the powerhouse conference, and that's how the Aggies would like it to stay.

When asked about the report, Texas A&M Athletic Director Ross Bjork voiced his opposition to the proposal.

“We want to be the only SEC team from the state of Texas,” Bjork said, via SI's Ross Dellenger. “There’s a reason why Texas A&M left the Big 12: to be stand-alone & have our own identity. That’s our feeling.”

Bjork said he had no prior knowledge of Texas and Oklahoma's intentions, and that the conference ADs had yet to discuss the topic.

The Big 12’s mammoth television contracts with ESPN and FOX run out in 2025. Historically, the expiration of TV deals tends to go hand-in-hand with conference re-alignment. Earlier this year, ESPN and FOX declined the Big 12's efforts to extend the contracts.

The Aggies and Longhorns haven't faced off on the field since A&M joined the SEC. Obviously, that would change should the schools become conference mates.