Conference Realignment and Rivalry Dynamics

The history of the Border War has been fundamentally reshaped by major shifts in college athletic conference structures.

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  1. Big 12 vs SEC Influence: The rivalry entered a new era when Missouri moved to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in 2012, significantly altering scheduling regularity.
  2. The Impact of Non-Conference Scheduling: Recent high-profile non-conference matchups were strategically scheduled to reignite the intensity of this regional clash for modern fans.
  3. Financial Stakes of Conference Membership: The move to larger media markets in the SEC significantly increased revenue distributions for Missouri compared to their previous Big 12 standing.

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