The Big 12 confirmed Tuesday it has not received official word on whether Texas A&M is leaving, but the conference is actively considering what to do next.
Missouri chancellor Brady Deaton chairs the Big 12 board of directors. Banken said he would not be available Tuesday for interviews.
Texas A&M has, however, said it is exploring the possibility of leaving confirmed it has had discussions with the 12-team SEC. The Big 12 could add one or three teams as a response to A&M's departure.
"The Big 12 is looking at expansion possibilities in the broadest context – meaning that at the appropriate time the committee will make a recommendation to the Board as to whether there is a benefit to all members to expand the conference by one or more members," Banken said in an e-mail.
Banken confirmed that as of Tuesday morning Texas A&M President R. Bowen Loftin had not sent a letter to Deaton stating his intention to leave as was reported by The New York Times.
The SEC two weeks ago said it was not ready to entertain expansion. The first step, however, is that A&M must break away from the Big 12. It's still not clear if the SEC would accept the Aggies for participation as early as the 2012-13 school year or if the league would add a 14th team.
Contributing: Andy Gardiner
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