While there was talk about a potential expansion to the Big 12 that would have involved the UConn Huskies, the conference has decided to pause the talks at this time. Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark released a statement regarding the situation.

“As Commissioner, it is my responsibility to explore a variety of value-creating opportunities on behalf of the Big 12. Following detailed discussions with my conference colleagues alongside UConn leadership, we have jointly decided to pause our conversations at this time. We will instead focus our attention and resources to ushering in this new era of college athletics.”

With this news, the Big 12 will stay where things are but talks could pick back up regarding UConn.

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