[Spiny_Norman]

[quote author=Spiny_Norman link=topic=11304.msg107792#msg107792 date=1418016611]Expansion may not be needed.  I think the Big 12 has already asked the NCAA for a waiver from the 12 team minimum - http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/...tion.html/

Note the date there, they asked for a waiver and were denied. To play a championship game you need to have 12 teams.
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I could not find any reference to a denial.  It may be the case that the NCAA never made a decision.  The waiver request may still be pending.

[Spiny_Norman]

[quote author=Spiny_Norman link=topic=11304.msg107792#msg107792 date=1418016611]Expansion may not be needed.  I think the Big 12 has already asked the NCAA for a waiver from the 12 team minimum - http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/...tion.html/

Note the date there, they asked for a waiver and were denied. To play a championship game you need to have 12 teams.
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I could not find any reference to a denial.  It may be the case that the NCAA never made a decision.  The waiver request may still be pending.