Texas and Oklahoma have officially joined the Southeastern Conference (SEC), marking a significant shift in college athletics. The move, effective July 1, 2024, has been celebrated with various events, including pep rallies and performances by artists like Pitbull in Austin and Norman. This transition is part of a broader realignment in college sports. With hundreds of millions of dollars involved, the inclusion of Texas and Oklahoma in the SEC is expected to intensify competition within the league. The SEC has launched a new network logo to commemorate this new era.
Oklahoma, Texas officially join SEC: The goals are the same but the league name has changed https://t.co/6iImpHd3Kr
New: As #SMU enters the ACC, now the university begins a new push to even higher heights. The school's historic day on July 1 is just the beginning. From money to momentum, "the Mustangs are coming." Column on @SMUOn3: https://t.co/1rrfeqV2vp #PonyUpDallas https://t.co/TJFsUZXECd
SMU joins the ACC: How the Mustangs rose from the death penalty and how they've prepared for a step up https://t.co/BBUSqNO8Se
SMU joins the ACC today. The Mustangs announced last month they fundraised $159 million in 2023-24. Spoke with AD Rick Hart on the move. “I went through Moody [Coliseum] on my way to basketball practice, and all the logos of the ACC schools have been, and I got chill bumps.”… https://t.co/ti3EayDRXX
SMU joins the ACC today. The Mustangs announced last month they fundraised $159 in 2023-24. Spoke with AD Rick Hart on the move. “I went through Moody [Coliseum] on my way to basketball practice, and all the logos of the ACC schools have been, and I got chill bumps.” More:… https://t.co/j3BzcEevyW
SMU's first day as an ACC member is today. Stanford and Cal officially join the league on Aug. 2. https://t.co/nn24683OSf
Cal, SMU and Stanford are officially part of the ACC. https://t.co/uX5oMPFhg7
Happy Realignment Day! The biggest moves in college athletics history begin today. Oklahoma and Texas officially join the SEC today. SMU joins the ACC. Kennesaw State joins CUSA. Army joins the AAC. AAC Today: Army (football) ACC Today: SMU Aug. 1: Cal, Stanford Big 12… https://t.co/FLOmSiupwN
The ACC has officially welcomed SMU, Stanford and Cal to the league, with SMU officially joining today and CalFord joining August 2. Oklahoma and Texas are in the SEC as of today. But, as you know, this isn't over. It's merely the tip of a money-coated iceberg.
Happy Realignment Day! The biggest moves in college athletics history begin today. Oklahoma and Texas officially join the SEC today. SMU joins the ACC. Kennesaw State joins CUSA. AAC August: Army (football) ACC Today: SMU Aug. 1: Cal, Stanford Big 12 Aug. 1: Arizona,… https://t.co/EVwAOLCZNM
We're LIVE and #Texas is officially in the #SEC! https://t.co/zTdFbTHOWv
Texas & Oklahoma have officially joined the SEC‼️ “And now more than ever before, it just means more.” https://t.co/mLkQX6XvE5
Oklahoma and Texas have officially joined the SEC pinwheel. https://t.co/l1S2QLNqkO
Oklahoma and Texas join the SEC. presented by: @renasant featuring: @ALostrich @FunnyMaine @joshmancuso https://t.co/CO3G1Hef59
10 takeaways as Texas + Oklahoma officially join the SEC ... the league just got that much tougher for the mid to bottom-tiers: https://t.co/qncfEEqtz9 https://t.co/DULwObieBJ
Today, Oklahoma and Texas officially become SEC schools—the first huge dominoes that kickstarted conference realignment. The ACC will add its new schools too, with the Big Ten soon to follow. A long time coming, it marks the formal end of the Power 5, @achristovichh writes ⬇️
Big moves are happening in college sports today ⚠️ Texas and Oklahoma are officially leaving the Big 12 for the SEC. And, SMU is officially joining the ACC today, a move the university has been feverishly preparing for over the past several months. https://t.co/jJMzN5935m
Today, Oklahoma and Texas officially become SEC schools—the first huge dominoes that kickstarted conference realignment. The Big Ten and ACC will add their new members soon, too. A long time coming, it marks the formal end of the Power 5, @achristovichh writes ⬇️
It’s official: Texas is in the SEC https://t.co/XPWv038dfY
Oklahoma and Texas have officially joined the SEC. @Eddie_Rado and @GeorgeStoia of @SoonerScoop and @josephcook89 of @InsideTexas reflect on the path to this point and predict what happens now that it officially means more for the Sooners and Longhorns. https://t.co/hwngFDCVoH
.@BerryTramel Show: Is OU ready for the SEC? Paul @Finebaum says it wasn't two years ago, but is now: https://t.co/CYkJQDSFxG #Sooners https://t.co/gt1Awvcvt5
This feels like an alternate timeline.. The Texas Longhorns are officially in the SEC: https://t.co/as19fM96Ox
It is now July 1 in Oklahoma and Texas. Three years of anticipation is finally over with: The Sooners and Longhorns are officially in the SEC.
We are reacting to the Texas Longhorns officially joining the SEC! https://t.co/ZEvFEVD2dk
A new era of the SEC is here 👏 @TexasLonghorns | @OU_Athletics https://t.co/K3cAdDRVDA
On Monday, the two schools that kickstarted a seismic wave of conference realignment—Texas and Oklahoma—will formally become SEC members. The other big movers will follow soon. As conference changes become official, the Power 5 becomes the Power 4, writes @achristovichh ⬇️
Texas & Oklahoma officially join the SEC tomorrow👀 https://t.co/LO4frfWeqv
SEC Now LIVE from Texas is coming your way on @SECNetwork at 6 pm ET. @finebaum is ready @TexasLonghorns. Welcome to the SEC!!! https://t.co/NlaKvb3npa
Sunday Read: SMU joins the ACC on Monday, culminating a three-decade road back to the big time. With hundreds of millions of dollars and winning programs, they don't plan to be a pushover. “Back where we belong." https://t.co/JYmNAbKvdL https://t.co/JYmNAbKvdL
Oklahoma, Texas plan ‘huge celebration’ to ring in SEC membership https://t.co/cR93rbLAff
How are Texas, Oklahoma celebrating SEC move? Pitbull, pep rallies and more https://t.co/zeNH6B8And
☑️ Ushering in a new @SEC era this weekend ☑️ Launching a new network logo Catch all the action on @SECNetwork from Austin & Norman as the SEC welcomes Texas & Oklahoma https://t.co/8ytvZcJiMo
ACC expansion takes hold Monday with SMU formally joining up. It’s also the culmination of the 29-year journey for the school. Similar ACC scenes will unfold soon in the Bay Area as Cal & Stanford join the fray. Read more from @bportnoy15 ⬇️ https://t.co/m15CF7hU3d
How SMU got into the ACC, a three-year sprint to end a three-decade return to the big time https://t.co/i25jdbawv6
The ACC adds SMU officially on Monday. Stanford and Cal will follow next month. The hope is each strengthens the league moving forward, but myriad questions loom. On the ACC, the latest round of realignment and the fight for stability https://t.co/9kar4iGalT
New: SMU joins the ACC on Monday, culminating a three-decade road back to the big time. With hundreds of millions of dollars and winning programs, they don't plan to be a pushover. “SMU is back where we belong." https://t.co/JYmNAbKvdL https://t.co/BwBjCixHDr
SMU’s long power conference wait is over. Can Mustangs prove they belong in ACC? https://t.co/0ylLEY5whb
From @will_backus1: Best, worst scenarios for Texas, Oklahoma in first season as SEC members https://t.co/CkgJtLGK6c