Bevo’s Daily Roundup: Big 12 formally invites Houston, BYU, UCF, Cincinnati to join conference

On Friday, the Big 12 Conference formally extended an invitation for the BYU Cougars, Houston Cougars, UCF Golden Knights and Cincinnati Bearcats to join the conference.

Now, the schools just have to accept the invitation, which is anticipated.

WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

Austin American-Statesman: Bohls: Texas-Arkansas may be a one-sided rivalry now, but just wait

Austin American-Statesman: Who is Texas football’s biggest rival?

Austin American-Statesman: Longhorn Confidential: Texas-Arkansas preview

Dallas Morning News: Ahead of its rivalry renewal at Arkansas, Texas looks to play with emotion, but not emotionally

247Sports: Horns247 Staff Predictions: No. 15 Texas at Arkansas

247Sports: Behind Enemy Lines: What to expect from Arkansas

247Sports: Longhorns will have to account for former top target Jalen Catalon on Saturday

247Sports: Steve Sarkisian gives his final thoughts before Texas’ road game at Arkansas

Inside Texas: Humidor: Practice notes, team prep for the Hogs, recruiting Da Boot

Inside Texas: Tale of the tape: Texas versus Arkansas

Inside Texas: Inside Texas Answers: Texas versus Arkansas predictions

ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION

Texas vs. Arkansas Q&A: Hogs offense should find its rhythm

BON Roundtable: Texas, Arkansas set to renew old SWC, future SEC rivalry

Previewing No. 15 Texas vs. Arkansas

4-star DL Justice Finkley commits to Texas over Alabama, Colorado

Longhorn football commits in action, Sept. 9-10

RECRUITING ROUNDUP

247Sports: Texas recruiting surging at the right time of 2022 cycle

247Sports: Texas’ recent recruiting success points back to one big June official visit weekend

247Sports: The State of Recruiting: Longhorns stay red hot on recruiting trail

BIG 12 BREAKDOWN

Our Daily Bears: Big 12 Week Two football preview

Viva the Matadors: Texas Tech welcomes Stephen F. Austin into Lubbock for tune-up

Viva the Matadors: The Big 12 had a strong debut in Week One

Viva the Matadors: Reggie Pearson Jr. makes a splash in Houston

Frogs O’ War: How to Watch: TCU football vs Cal

The Smoking Musket: How to watch the West Virginia Mountaineers’ home opener against Long Island on Saturday

Wide Right & Natty Lite: 2021 Game II: No. 9 Iowa State vs. No. 10 Iowa football preview

Bring On The Cats: How to Watch: Southern Illinois at K-State

Rock Chalk Talk: Coastal Carolina preview

Rock Chalk Talk: How to Watch: Kansas at Coastal Carolina

WHAT WE’RE READING

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SB Nation: Steelers and T.J. Watt reportedly come to terms on mega deal

SB Nation: NFL City Guides: Where to eat, visit and watch

NEWS ACROSS THE FORTY ACRES AND BEYOND

• Texas tight end Jared Wiley will be a game-time decision this weekend. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Junior Angilau is good to go for the game against Arkansas.

• Hear it from Texas quarterback Hudson Card himself.

• Presuming Texas wins this weekend, it will be their first victory in Fayetteville since 2004.