[quadrant]

The question is: will UT allow A&M to leave the Big 12?
Of course, the two universities are independent, but as is known by anyone who has spent time in in TX: in TX, UT runs the show.
Having A&M in a conference not controlled by UT (and one with as much prestige as the SEC) would be a shot aimed right at the heart of UT.
So, what happens now?

[trumandogz]

UT does not need A&M in their conference and the Longhorn don't need to play the Aggies to remain relevant as Texas is a premier program that takes in more money than any other NCAA program.

And Texas will have the Longhorn Network and that will bring UT $300 million dollars.

However, as it is now, the Big 12 now has ten teams and may as well be called the Longhorn Conference as Texas calls all of the shots.

If A&M were to leave, Texas would become an independent or join the Pac 12 or Big Ten.

The Longhorns could do whatever they want and set the terms if they go to another conference.

It all comes down to who has the most cash and UT Sports in the Big Dog and the Aggies and other schools are a fire hydrant.