Less than 24 hours before Nebraska officials were expected to announce the school would leave the Big 12 Conference and apply to join the Big Ten, expansion speculation reached dizzying heights. The most jarring moment came Thursday afternoon when KCTV News in Kansas City, Mo., reported that Big 12 members Texas and Texas A&M, thought to be headed to the Pacific 10, were exploring joining the Big Ten. Big Ten officials have declined to comment on any reports since commissioner Jim Delany said Sunday the leagueâ??s expansion could come in stages. Stage 1 appears to be the addition of Nebraska, which would give the Big Ten 12 teams and allow for a lucrative football championship game and divisional play.
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