The eight continuing members of the Big 12 Conference – including Oklahoma State – voted unanimously last week to accept BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and Central Florida to the league.

“The Big 12 Conference has been among the best football leagues in the country for the past 25 years. The addition of these four programs will allow us to introduce our brand of football to fans in new locations,” said OSU coach Mike Gundy.

“The new Big 12 creates an impressive geographical footprint, and I appreciate the persistence, cooperation, and collaboration among my Big 12 colleagues and the Big 12 Conference office,” said OSU president Kayse Shrum.