COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEC welcomes Texas, Oklahoma after boards accept invitations

The Red River Showdown logo is displayed on the field of the Cotton Bowl, prior to a game between Texas and Oklahoma on Oct. 10, 2020, in Dallas. (AP FILE)
The Red River Showdown logo is displayed on the field of the Cotton Bowl, prior to a game between Texas and Oklahoma on Oct. 10, 2020, in Dallas. (AP FILE)

Oklahoma and Texas accepted invitations to join the Southeastern Conference in July 2025 on Friday, worried that their storied athletic programs were in danger of losing ground if they stayed in the B…