The truth is: Despite the extra revenue, the 'conference prestige,' the love from the media and, of course, riding on the shoulders of Alabama, the SEC finds its insecurity in Clemson. So, Clemson won't be joining the SEC.

Did Clemson and Florida State ask to join the SEC?

They formally asked the SEC for membership, and all 14 members voted unanimously to bring on the Big-12 teams. ... Per a reliable source, Clemson+Florida State have reached out to the SEC about joining the conference. The SEC is concerned that streaming numbers for Clemson+Florida State don't bring what Oklahoma+Texas do.

What new teams are joining the SEC?

The University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma have accepted bids to join the Southeastern Conference, the universities announced Friday, after signing off on one of the biggest shifts of money and power in college sports history.