Looks Like Something Big in Conference Alignment is About to Happen

Texas A&M has all but accepted a bid to the SEC.  What we don't know is what will happen after that.  The strongest rumor has Texas, Oklahoma, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State headed to the Pac-16.  If that happens, the rest is up in the air.  The Big 12 and Big East would have to make some quick, major moves to cement their status as an AQ.  They are locked into that status as of the current contract, but after that it could be dicey unless they can talk some highly successful schools in the Top 25 to join them.  Given that definition, TCU and Boise State are about the only ones that could help them continue to qualify for AQ status.