We woke up this morning to a new college football world. One that seems certain to change even more over the next few days, weeks and months.

Colorado became the first program to bolt the Big 12 when it announced a move to the Pac-10. Nebraska, which is reportedly moving to the Big Ten, is expected to make it official as early as today. The rest of the conferences schools continue to plot and ponder the next step, which, at this point, makes Big 12’s death sound certain.

The popular thought heading into what should be another entertaining day is that most of the Big 12 South is heading to the Pac-10. But there has been plenty of news about one of those potential teams. It seems Texas A&M has some options and one is the Southeastern Conference.

Andy Staples of SI.com told us about this yesterday, when he wrote about the SEC’s discussions with the Aggies months ago. Chip Brown of Orangebloods.com also wrote yesterday that Texas A&M is seriously exploring the possibility, even while Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are getting closer and closer to joining the Pac-10.

Interesting, huh?

My question if it happens: How would Texas A&M’s move to the SEC affect Arkansas?

Would it be good for the Razorbacks. Or detrimental to the program?

Here are some questions worth pondering:

• What happens to the Arkansas-Texas A&M nonconference series in Dallas? — It’s a legitimate question, considering both teams agreed to a lucrative, long-term deal to play in the Cowboys new stadium for the next 10 years. The series is paying each program $5 million annually and the contract can be extended for as many as 20 years after the current 10-year agreement ends after the 2018 season. I don’t have the contract in hand at the moment, but it’s something both schools would have to iron out if the Aggies joined the league. And losing that could be unfortunate for the Razorbacks because of the payout and the annual nonconference trip to the Dallas area. It’s possible to keep what would become a conference game at a neutral site location (like Florida-Georgia and Oklahoma-Texas). But is it wise? If not, Arkansas would need Jerry Jones’ help to continue playing in Dallas annually.

• What impact would new SEC TV markets have on Arkansas’ recruiting efforts? — If the SEC did add Texas A&M, it would be diving into a television market that has been relatively untapped to date because of the Big 12. Sure, Texas residents can catch SEC games on ESPN, ESPN2, etc., but adding the Aggies — who have large alumni bases in Texas cities like Dallas (fifth-highest television market in the country) and Houston (No. 10) — would give these cities even more reason to watch. And that means, potentially, even more high school prospects in Texas would be tuned into SEC games because Texas A&M was a league team. We all know how important Texas is to Arkansas’ recruiting efforts. Recruiting is one big reason the Razorbacks signed the 10-year contract to play in Dallas. It’s one week every season the Razorbacks are guaranteed to be in the headlines and on TV in the state. So there’s no doubt more not more notoriety could be a good thing.

• On the same note, wouldn’t Texas A&M’s addition also hurt Arkansas’ recruiting efforts in Texas? — The Razorbacks have taken advantage of their conference status on the recruiting trail in Texas, finding prospects who want to play SEC football. Just look at the current roster: RB Knile Davis, S Tramain Thomas, WR Cobi Hamilton, CB Isaac Madison and OL DeMarcus Love are all Texas high school kids who play big roles in 2010. How many of these kids would’ve stayed in-state and gone to Texas A&M if the Aggies were an SEC school, too? It’s not a question that can be answered right now, but one with potentially damaging ramifications to the Razorbacks’ recruiting efforts. It’s hard enough recruiting the Southeast against programs like Florida, Georgia, LSU and Alabama. It could be even harder, though, if Texas A&M is able to tell kids they can stay in-state AND play in the SEC.

• Would it finally give Arkansas someone it can truly consider an SEC rival? — It has been the question asked ever since Arkansas broke from its Southwest Conference ties and joined the league. Who is Arkansas’ rival? The Battle of the Boot is an attempt to create a rivalry with LSU. But let’s be honest: The Tigers have bigger things with Alabama, Auburn and even Ole Miss. The Rebels are an intriguing thought, especially with Houston Nutt in Oxford, but nothing will replace Ole Miss’ hatred for LSU and Mississippi State. Auburn? Alabama? Forget it. But the question would certainly be answered with Texas A&M in the league. The two former SWC schools would be reunited and, who knows, maybe stir up some more bad blood. We all know how much notoriety that can bring. Look at how much attention SEC rivalry games like Auburn-Alabama and Florida-Georgia attract every single year.

At this point, I don’t know if Arkansas would be for or against Texas A&M’s move to the SEC.

But what do you think? If Texas A&M becomes a new SEC member are you for it or against it?