CFB insider predicts Brett Yormark to go bullish with private equity investments after Big 12 expansion triggers conference realignment

The Big 12 expansion has been one of the primary discussions throughout conference realignment as the college football offseason progresses. Recent rumors suggest some unprecedented situations to happen involving private equity investments and the Big 12.

College football insider Greg Swaim discussed the potential of the Big 12 expansion, including "domestic and foreign" private equity investments to lure schools to join the conference. Per Swaim, commissioner Brett Yormark is already talking to several investors, and the Big 12 is the only Power Five conference that can make it happen.

In an X post on Saturday, the insider wrote:

"Two words... Private Equity. The #SEC and #B1G won't use the nuclear option, because they don't need to. The #ACC won't use it, because they don't have any private entity large enough to make a difference.

"The #Big12 will, because Brett Yormark has already been talking to several, both domestic and foreign. It will indeed make a huge different (difference) monetarily in what they can offer schools to join."

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark has been one of the few administrators who have been open to the idea of expansion right now, and that could work in his favor. The Big 12 expansion could land the conference some quality programs in multiple sports as the league continues to try to fight to be viewed on the same level as the SEC and the Big Ten.

The private equity investments have not been detailed too much as of this writing, as the investors are not official. However, it will be intriguing to see how the Big 12 expansion looks, as the conference would get a massive influx of revenue as a result of this.

Do the Florida State Seminoles and the Clemson Tigers make the most sense for Big 12 expansion?

The Big 12 expansion is looking to make a big splash. Adding the two largest programs looking to move via conference realignment will certainly be a feather in the conference's cap, as the Clemson Tigers and the Florida State Seminoles will likely switch conferences soon.

It is unclear if the two ACC schools will give their notice to leave ahead of the 2025 college football season as they are in mediation with the Atlantic Coast Conference. The SEC is uninterested in expanding the conference, while the Big Ten does not seemingly want to expand unless the schools are AAU accredited.

The Pac-2 will not provide the financial situation to keep the teams happy as well, so joining the Big 12 is the only realistic option for the two prestigious schools outside of remaining with the ACC.