The wait is over.
BYU is officially a member of the Big 12 conference.
The Cougars joined UCF, Cincinnati and Houston as the newest members of the revamped conference.
After accepting an invitation to join the Big 12 on September 10, 2021, the Cougars followed it up the next day by beating Utah in what was one of the most memorable weeks in Cougar history. Now you can add July 1, 2023 to that list, as the program is now officially a member of a Power 5 conference.
After leaving Independence for the Big 12, Saturday marks the sixth different conference for the Cougars in its 100+ year history.
Leading up to the celebration on Saturday, Utah governor Spencer Cox declared July 1 as “BYU Big 12 Conference Day.”
Here’s a look at all the reactions to BYU being a member of the Big 12, as well as greetings from many teams from around the conference.
History speaks. Greatness awaits. pic.twitter.com/KE6zno2gBK
— BYU Cougars (@BYUCougars) July 1, 2023
group chat goin' CRAAZZZYY 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PIG5AZ7sWJ
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) July 1, 2023
When it comes to collegiate sports, the Edwards family bleeds blue! We are so excited for BYU’s entrance into the Big 12. I know my father-in-law LaVell would be so proud of the progress the program he helped build has made! #byu #gocougs #byufootball pic.twitter.com/LBNxXiSkwe
— Becky Edwards (@beckyforutah) July 1, 2023
A dream realized…
The @BYUCougars are members of the @Big12Conference.
G⚪️ C🔵UGARS! pic.twitter.com/mxUbAJ28hO
— Jason Shepherd (@jsnshep) July 1, 2023
BYU became an official member of the BIG12 at midnight & all hale broke loose.
#1 I really appreciated the warm welcome.
#2 BYU fans showed up at midnight. A ton!
#3 Behind the scenes was great. So many people put so much work into an event like this.
#4 The easy work is over! pic.twitter.com/TUckSjXkRH— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) July 1, 2023
Happy Moving Day to BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF!
The Big 12 chose wisely with these four, because they all have the ingredients to be year-in/year-out contenders once they deepen their rosters.
Full video: https://t.co/3Xr0aJnE7T pic.twitter.com/ocDvDG5dJE
— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) July 1, 2023
Can’t wait for that first @Big12Conference Big Monday game when @KUHoops comes to @byubasketball at the Marriott Center. pic.twitter.com/YloTxynKqn
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) July 1, 2023
https://t.co/sG6xU1qtFX pic.twitter.com/L9FpXoTWLH
— Some.BYU.Dude (@ByuSome) July 1, 2023
Total AP Poll Appearances for the new Big-12 since 1980:
1. BYU – 254
2. West Virginia – 251
3. Oklahoma State – 248
4. Kansas State – 224
5. TCU – 185
6. Baylor – 145
7. Houston – 96
8. Cincinnati – 92
9. Texas Tech – 75
10. UCF – 54
10. Kansas – 54
12. Iowa State – 47— WestCoastCFB (@WestCoastCFB) July 1, 2023
New group chat…
What's good @UCFKnights, @GoBEARCATS, @BYUCougars, @UHCougars?! #GoFrogs | @Big12Conference pic.twitter.com/aYY5sNmuPN
— TCU Athletics (@TCU_Athletics) July 1, 2023
heyyyy everyone 👋 pic.twitter.com/ScxELX5d1X
— UCF Knights (@UCFKnights) July 1, 2023
Welcome to the Big 12 😼 #KState x @Big12Conference pic.twitter.com/3h2GoYhX6J
— K-State Athletics (@kstatesports) July 1, 2023
Welcome to the @Big12Conference!
🤙 @BYUCougars
⚫ @GoBEARCATS
🔴 @UHCougars
⚔️ @UCFKnights #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/iTlHRyljCD— Oklahoma State Athletics (@OSUAthletics) July 1, 2023
Welcome to the Big 12 Conference! 🤝 pic.twitter.com/9sGqVYQ2yg
— Iowa State Athletics (@CycloneATH) July 1, 2023
Welcome & see ya soon 👋@Big12Conference | #HailWV pic.twitter.com/P0qwiTXFci
— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) July 1, 2023
Hey @Big12Conference, can @UHCougars, @UCFKnights, @GoBEARCATS and @BYUCougars come out to play now? 👀#SicEm pic.twitter.com/BJZYZK1AKa
— Baylor Athletics (@BaylorAthletics) July 1, 2023
Looking forward to continuing the "friendliest rivalry in college sports!"#SicEm || #GoCougs https://t.co/xrHT3oxiyz
— Baylor University (@Baylor) July 1, 2023
Welcome *officially* to the Big 12 – BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF 🤝 pic.twitter.com/UNV5I9WT4E
— Kansas Jayhawks (@KUAthletics) July 1, 2023
Good night, Big 12 family. pic.twitter.com/3ctqVijQN8
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) July 2, 2023
We're LIVE in Times Square 🤙 pic.twitter.com/67VyOTDdnY
— BYU Cougars (@BYUCougars) July 1, 2023
WHAT. A. NIGHT. pic.twitter.com/NtscsYmqA8
— BYU Cougars (@BYUCougars) July 1, 2023
Welcome to the @Big12Conference Cosmo! 🎥✨ https://t.co/9rejj0j1wV pic.twitter.com/kuQDpx4ezY
— Katie Ristow (@K8tiebear) June 30, 2023
Governor Cox OFFICIALLY declares July 1st, 2023 …
𝕭𝖄𝖀 𝕭𝖎𝖌 12 𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖋𝖊𝖗𝖊𝖓𝖈𝖊 𝕯𝖆𝖞 pic.twitter.com/VVmInVEzIO
— BYU Cougars (@BYUCougars) June 30, 2023
Quite the journey for the Cougs. pic.twitter.com/EhLWwEaJar
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) July 2, 2023
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