The big ten said "Here is a schedule"
The Big 12 said "We intend to play football this year"
Wrong. The quote from the Big 12 was, "We intend to PURSUE football this year."
Pusueing means constantly chasing after the idea of playing football, looking after any opportunity that allows them to play football. If they dcan't find that opportunity, no Big 12 football. When all else fails, read the article you are ealking about.