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Joint Statement From The University of Oklahoma and The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Oklahoma

Joint Statement From The University of Oklahoma and The University of Texas at Austin

July 27, 2021

The University of Oklahoma and The University of Texas at Austin sent the attached request to Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey this morning. The joint request seeks an invitation for membership in the SEC starting on July 1, 2025. The two universities look forward to the prospect of discussions regarding the matter.

OU Seal, The University of Oklahoma - The University of Texas at Austin, UT Seal. July 27, 2021. Commissioner Greg Sankey, Southeastern Conference, 2201 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. Re: Request for Invitations. Dear Commissioner Sankey: The University of Oklahoma and The University of Texas at Austin (the "Universities") request invitations for membership to the Southeastern Conference (the "SEC") starting on July 1, 2025. We believe that there would be mutual benefit to the Universities on the one hand, and the SEC on the other hand, for the Universities to become members of the SEC. We look forward to the prospect of discussions regarding this matter. Sincerely, Joseph Harroz, Jr., President, The University of Oklahoma, and Jay Hartzell, President, The University of Texas at Austin. Delivered via email. The University of Oklahoma: 660 Parrington Oval, Rm. 110, Norman, OK 73019, (405) 325-3916. The University of Texas at Austin: 110 Inner Campus Drive, MAI 400, Stop G3400, Austin, TX 78712-3400, (512) 471-1232.
The University of Oklahoma
660 Parrington Oval,
Norman, OK 73019-0390
(405) 325-0311
Updated 5/23/2023 by The University of Oklahoma: marcomm@ou.edu