Bigger Big 12: BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston on the way
3 years, 3 months ago

Bigger Big 12: BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston on the way

Associated Press  

The Big 12 didn’t even wait for Oklahoma and Texas to leave before expanding and the league may not necessarily be done growing after adding BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston. “This was a very clear and relatively easy decision for the eight continuing members of the Big 12,” Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec said Friday after that group unanimously approved applications from the four schools that sought membership after the league learned the Sooners and Longhorns will leave for the Southeastern Conference no later than July 2025. Cougars athletic director Tom Holmoe said that failed attempt to get into the Big 12 turned out to be a “launching point.” The Longhorns and Sooners have said they will honor their current contracts with the Big 12 and do not plan to join the SEC until 2025, when the conference’s current television rights contracts with ESPN and Fox run out. “Joining the Big 12 Conference is a historic step in our institutional journey and signifies the tremendous growth and success attained academically and athletically over the last decade,” Houston Chancellor Renu Kahtor said. The Big 12 began play in 1996, when all Big Eight teams joined four Texas schools from the old Southwest Conference to form a new league split into six-team divisions.

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Texas, Arizona State to meet in CFP clash of old vs. new Big 12 champs
15 hours, 58 minutes ago

Texas, Arizona State to meet in CFP clash of old vs. new Big 12 champs

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas won the Big 12 title in 2023 on its way out the door to the Southeastern Conference. You’re not used to some of these environments,” Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday. “The guys we’ve gotten from Texas and coach program have been unbelievable,” Dillingham said. “That’s a team who kicked me out and said I’d …

Big 12 commissioner insists his league’s champion should have playoff bye over any G5 champ
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Big 12 commissioner insists his league’s champion should have playoff bye over any G5 champ

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! FORT WORTH, Tex — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark clearly expressed his displeasure about the College Football Playoff rankings while insisting Wednesday that his conference’s champion should get a first-round bye over any Group of Five champion. Arizona State and Iowa State, the 10-2 teams that …

CFP rankings: Georgia, Texas, and College Football Playoff madness in Week 14.
3 weeks, 3 days ago

CFP rankings: Georgia, Texas, and College Football Playoff madness in Week 14.

Slate  

At the onset of fall, it was clear that the growth of the College Football Playoff from four teams to 12 would make this season unlike any other. Ole Miss is likely out of the playoff race because it plays miserable Mississippi State this week, and beating a team that goes winless in SEC play should not help the Rebels …

Big 12 goes into final weekend with four-way tie for 1st and both title game spots up for grabs
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Big 12 goes into final weekend with four-way tie for 1st and both title game spots up for grabs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Things to watch during the final weekend of the regular-season in the Big 12 Conference, with Arizona State, BYU, Colorado and Iowa State tied for first place and both spots in the Dec. 7 Big 12 championship game still up for grabs: Games of the week …

Mandel’s Final Thoughts: Playoff bracket, bubble and Big 12 race have new main characters
1 month, 1 week ago

Mandel’s Final Thoughts: Playoff bracket, bubble and Big 12 race have new main characters

New York Times  

And now, 20 Final Thoughts from college football’s Week 12, where no one won bigger than Indiana’s Curt Cignetti. In Saturday’s 49-24 win over Utah, the two-way star did something no NFL or FBS player had achieved in almost exactly 24 years: post 50 receiving yards, score a rushing touchdown and intercept a pass. Shane Beamer’s team is known for …

Five College Football Playoff chaos scenarios: Big 12 out? No. 2 Indiana? SEC champion LSU?
1 month, 1 week ago

Five College Football Playoff chaos scenarios: Big 12 out? No. 2 Indiana? SEC champion LSU?

New York Times  

Though the College Football Playoff race is coming into focus with three weeks left in the regular season, there is still plenty of time for chaos to flip everything upside down. GO DEEPER College Football Playoff 2024 projections: Colorado favored to win Big 12, earn bye Let’s dig into five of the most chaotic scenarios and wildest brackets that are …

Big Ten dominates latest College Football Playoff rankings
1 month, 1 week ago

Big Ten dominates latest College Football Playoff rankings

CNN  

CNN — The Big Ten dominated the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings, with the conference claiming four of the top five slots in the new standings revealed Tuesday night. There is still much to be decided in the final weeks of the regular season, however, and when all the dust settles only the Big Ten champion will …

The Big 12 leads the way when it comes to nail-biters with 13 games decided in the final minute
1 month, 1 week ago

The Big 12 leads the way when it comes to nail-biters with 13 games decided in the final minute

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Cyclones got through non-conference play unscathed thanks to Kyle Konrardy’s 54-yard field goal with six seconds left in a 20-19 win over instate rival Iowa on Sept. 7. ACC team Pittsburgh also won its first seven games this season, including last-minute wins against Big 12 …

Rivalry between BYU and Utah has added importance following Big 12 reunion
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rivalry between BYU and Utah has added importance following Big 12 reunion

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s a fun game to be part of and I’m glad it’s back and want our guys to enjoy every second of it,” BYU coach Kalani Sitake said. Everything’s a little extra for that game.” One unique aspect of the rivalry between Utah and BYU is …

Big 12 Showdown: Utah vs. Oklahoma State, Kansas and Arizona Battle for Top Five Position
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Big 12 Showdown: Utah vs. Oklahoma State, Kansas and Arizona Battle for Top Five Position

Associated Press  

Early season matchups between Utah and Oklahoma State generated national attention and were touted as possible Big 12 championship game previews. Utah, the conference favorite, held on to beat Oklahoma State 22-19, showcasing the rivalry between the two teams. However, Oklahoma State remains in last place, heading into their game with TCU with much to play for. Kansas and Arizona, …

What we learned about the College Football Playoff in Week 10: Trap games!
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What we learned about the College Football Playoff in Week 10: Trap games!

New York Times  

The final weekend of college football before the College Football Playoff selection committee weighs in with its first rankings of the season had five teams in the AP Top 25 lose to unranked teams and three fall from the ranks of the unbeaten. As of the latest update, Austin Mock’s projections model has only one Big 12 team, BYU, in …

Big 12's Styles Unveiled: Utah's Arrival Adds Another Dimension
2 months ago

Big 12's Styles Unveiled: Utah's Arrival Adds Another Dimension

Associated Press  

Four new schools join the Big 12, and Utah believes it can succeed right away. The Big 12 got seven teams in the NCAA Tournament last year, but only Texas and Baylor reached the Sweet 16 and only the Longhorns — now in the SEC — made it to the Elite Eight. In all, the league went a pedestrian 10-7 …

Cincinnati's Epic Journey to Colorado: A Battle for the Top 25
2 months ago

Cincinnati's Epic Journey to Colorado: A Battle for the Top 25

Associated Press  

Cincinnati and Colorado clash in a crucial matchup in the Big 12 conference. The Bearcats, coming off a strong debut season, travel over 1,200 miles to face the Buffaloes, who have shown resilience in recent games. Both teams boast strong offenses and defenses, making this a highly anticipated contest. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for both …

Big 12 Expansion Adds Five Powerhouses to a Thriving Conference
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2 months ago

Big 12 Expansion Adds Five Powerhouses to a Thriving Conference

Associated Press  

The Big 12 welcomes four new teams, significantly boosting its strength and competitiveness. Kansas, ranked No. 1 in the preseason poll, will be a major contender for the conference title and NCAA Tournament berth. Other top teams like Houston, Iowa State, Baylor, and Arizona are expected to be fierce competitors.

Familiar Faces, New Places: The Big 12 Women's Basketball Title Game Takes Center Stage
2 months ago

Familiar Faces, New Places: The Big 12 Women's Basketball Title Game Takes Center Stage

Associated Press  

The Big 12 Conference is set to welcome four new teams this season, but familiar faces are expected to contend for the title. No. 13 Kansas State, No. 8 Iowa State, No. 12 Baylor, TCU, and No. 16 West Virginia are among the teams expected to make a run at the title. The conference is expected to be one of …

Big 12 Chaos Meter at midseason: Are BYU, Iowa State Playoff-bound? Surprises, disappointments
2 months, 1 week ago

Big 12 Chaos Meter at midseason: Are BYU, Iowa State Playoff-bound? Surprises, disappointments

New York Times  

Midseason is the perfect time to take stock of the Big 12. The Cougars, picked 13th in the 16-team Big 12 preseason media poll, have surpassed last season’s win total, notching impressive victories over SMU, Kansas State and Arizona. The rest of BYU’s schedule looks favorable, avoiding Iowa State, Texas Tech and Colorado, as the Cougars have sights on the …

Surprising early-season losses may keep Big 12 from sending more than one team to CFP
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Surprising early-season losses may keep Big 12 from sending more than one team to CFP

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Big 12 football figured to seem a tad strange without Texas and Oklahoma hanging around the top of the league standings after the Longhorns and Sooners defected to the Southeastern Conference. 20 Kansas State and Oklahoma State -- the three teams considered preseason favorites in the …

No. 13 Kansas State opens Big 12 play at BYU seeking first 4-0 start since 2012
3 months ago

No. 13 Kansas State opens Big 12 play at BYU seeking first 4-0 start since 2012

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 13 Kansas State at BYU, 10:30 p.m. BetMGM College Football Odds: Kansas State 6 1/2. Kansas State and BYU will square off against one another for the first time since the 1997 Cotton Bowl in the Big 12 opener for both teams. 13 Wildcats look like …

A pair of Big 12 openers match 3-0 teams with newcomer Utah at Oklahoma State, and K-State at BYU
3 months ago

A pair of Big 12 openers match 3-0 teams with newcomer Utah at Oklahoma State, and K-State at BYU

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II, the nation’s leading rusher last season, is ninth in the Big 12 with 216 yards. BYU two weeks ago held ACC newcomer SMU without a touchdown in an 18-15 win on the road, ending the Mustangs’ nine-game home winning …

Big 12 Chaos Meter: Is BYU for real? Cougars host K-State in pivotal late-night matchup
3 months ago

Big 12 Chaos Meter: Is BYU for real? Cougars host K-State in pivotal late-night matchup

New York Times  

At Big 12 media days in July, commissioner Brett Yormark stood on stage at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and lauded the league’s parity, boasted about the Big 12’s depth and competitiveness and declared that “every week will matter.” That begins now, with conference play finally here. This week’s Big 12 chaos meter: 4/5 🤯🤯🤯🤯 With 12 of the league’s …

Big 12 newcomer Arizona makes 1st trip to K-State for matchup of ranked Wildcats
3 months, 1 week ago

Big 12 newcomer Arizona makes 1st trip to K-State for matchup of ranked Wildcats

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Big 12 newcomer Arizona’s nine-game winning streak is the longest for any FBS team after defending national champion Michigan lost to Texas last week. Wildcats safety Jack Fabris returned a fumble 60 yards for K-State’s FBS-best 133rd non-offensive touchdowns since 1999. Impact players Utah senior defensive …

New teams in Big 12 go 4-0 in a week filled with new coaches, coordinators, QBs and jerseys
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New teams in Big 12 go 4-0 in a week filled with new coaches, coordinators, QBs and jerseys

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Shedeur Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes looked snazzy even as they scuffled to put away North Dakota State in the season opener. The motif around the league was definitely “new” — from head coaches to sharp-looking uniforms to coordinators calling plays to temporary stadiums and to …

West Virginia gets the week’s marquee matchup as the Big 12 season begins with 16 teams
3 months, 3 weeks ago

West Virginia gets the week’s marquee matchup as the Big 12 season begins with 16 teams

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 8 Penn State at West Virginia, Saturday, noon ET The Mountaineers, coming off a surprising 9-4 record last year after being picked to finish last in the Big 12, are the league’s only team opening against a ranked Power Four team. Colorado won at TCU last …

New-look Big 12 ready to embark on a season of big expectations, enormous pressure to win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New-look Big 12 ready to embark on a season of big expectations, enormous pressure to win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I think the Penn State game is huge for us,” said Mountaineers coach Neal Brown, whose job was starting to come into question before they won nine games last season. “You’re correct,” Brown said, “it’s a big game for our league, and this new Big 12, …

Big 12 bigger even after losing two national champs, newcomer Utah is league’s highest-ranked team
4 months, 1 week ago

Big 12 bigger even after losing two national champs, newcomer Utah is league’s highest-ranked team

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Big 12 has gotten bigger even after the departures of two national champions, with a westward expansion and a “Prime” addition among the league’s four newcomers. Mike Gundy is going into his 20th season as 17th-ranked Oklahoma State coach and has been part of all …

Bye to the Big 12 and hello SEC: Texas and Oklahoma party as conference move now official
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bye to the Big 12 and hello SEC: Texas and Oklahoma party as conference move now official

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We’ve had the mantra, ‘It Just Means More,’ since 2016,” said SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, who visited both campus parties, “Oklahoma and Texas fit that clearly.” Texas women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer, who coached in the SEC, called the switch “a match made in heaven.” At …

New Big 12 out to prove bigger bank accounts don’t always mean better football teams in 12-team CFP
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New Big 12 out to prove bigger bank accounts don’t always mean better football teams in 12-team CFP

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SCOTTDALE, Ariz. — Before the realigned Big 12 — sans Oklahoma and Texas —even kicks off, the expanded College Football Playoff’s new revenue structure has created a perception that the conference is no longer the equal of the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference. Big 12 commissioner …

Big 12 newcomers struggled in debuts. Now they’re getting ready for the league to change again
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Big 12 newcomers struggled in debuts. Now they’re getting ready for the league to change again

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF all had losing records and were in the bottom half of the Big 12 standings last season. “He did a good job of paying attention, asking questions and coaching guys.” Fritz came from Tulane after that American Athletic Conference team two …

No. 2 Houston begins Big 12 grind with trips to Iowa State and TCU this week
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 2 Houston begins Big 12 grind with trips to Iowa State and TCU this week

Associated Press  

Kelvin Sampson knows exactly what Houston is getting into now that the meat of the Big 12 schedule has arrived. They visit Iowa State, which has been bumping along just outside the Top 25, on Tuesday night before visiting TCU on Saturday night. “The Big 12 thing is real, and it’s a great conference,” said Sampson, who shared a regular-season …

No. 12 BYU hopes to build on surprising start as debut Big 12 season opens
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 12 BYU hopes to build on surprising start as debut Big 12 season opens

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Cougars are imposing their will on both ends of the court, scoring 90.4 points per game with a 58.5 effective field goal percentage while allowing 61.5 points per contest. “We believe this is who we are and it’s so fun to see.” Who the …

Big 12 committed to title game even with CFP expansion and changes in league, Yormark says
1 year ago

Big 12 committed to title game even with CFP expansion and changes in league, Yormark says

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ARLINGTON, Texas — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said his still-evolving conference remains committed to having a championship game even as the College Football Playoff expands from four to 12 teams after this season. “I have no emotion about it.. As I’ve often said, there’s never …

Big 12 has familiar look with four traditional members still in running for conference title game
1 year, 1 month ago

Big 12 has familiar look with four traditional members still in running for conference title game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Soon-to-be-gone league stalwarts Texas and Oklahoma, as well as longtime members Oklahoma State and Kansas State, are all ranked in the Top 25 and remain in the running for spots in the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 2. The Big 12 champion will go to …

No. 14 Oklahoma carries Big 12 title game aspirations into clash with BYU
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 14 Oklahoma carries Big 12 title game aspirations into clash with BYU

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 14 Sooners seemingly faded from contention for a Big 12 title game slot following back-to-back losses to Kansas and Oklahoma State. Dillon Gabriel became the first Oklahoma player to account for eight touchdowns in a single game when he threw for five touchdowns and ran for …

Big 12 releases 4 years of football opponents for 16-team conference, with annual BYU-Utah game
1 year, 1 month ago

Big 12 releases 4 years of football opponents for 16-team conference, with annual BYU-Utah game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Big 12 on Wednesday released four years of football opponents for its newly expanded 16-team conference, including a yearly BYU-Utah game and an emphasis on other in-state rivalries. “As we look towards the future of this Conference, we are thrilled to introduce the first football …

Big 12 football scheduling model for 2024-2027 revealed: Breaking down the conference’s changes
1 year, 1 month ago

Big 12 football scheduling model for 2024-2027 revealed: Breaking down the conference’s changes

New York Times  

By Max Olson, Sam Khan Jr. and Justin Williams The Big 12 revealed its new football scheduling model for the 2024 through 2027 seasons Wednesday, offering a first look at how it will operate as a 16-team conference starting next year. Four protected rivalries will play every year in the new model: Arizona versus Arizona State, Baylor versus TCU, BYU …

After years of competing for titles, Big 12 women’s hoops competes to escape recent mediocrity
1 year, 1 month ago

After years of competing for titles, Big 12 women’s hoops competes to escape recent mediocrity

Associated Press  

Krista Gerlich played back when the Big 12 was one of the top women’s basketball conferences in the country, leading Texas Tech to the national championship a few years before the Southwest Conference dissolved and it was absorbed by the league. “There is such great women’s basketball in our conference,” countered Gerlich, whose Lady Raiders won 20 games and went …

Big 12 newcomer UCF eager to prove it can be competitive in one of nation's toughest leagues
1 year, 1 month ago

Big 12 newcomer UCF eager to prove it can be competitive in one of nation's toughest leagues

News 18  

ORLANDO, Fla.: The UCF Knights are new kids on the block in the Big 12, a league known for its growing basketball prowess. Coach Johnny Dawkins and his players understand the transition from the American Athletic Conference to one of the nation’s premier leagues will not be easy, especially after losing five of the team’s top six scorers from last …

A Big 12 matchup of undefeated teams is coming up this week when No. 3 Texas hosts No. 24 Kansas
1 year, 2 months ago

A Big 12 matchup of undefeated teams is coming up this week when No. 3 Texas hosts No. 24 Kansas

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Kansas RB Devin Neal, tied for the Big 12 lead with five rushing touchdowns and fourth averaging 98.5 yards per game, ran for 143 yards with three TDs and caught a touchdown when the Jayhawks last visited Austin two years ago, and got a 57-56 overtime …

Behind the scenes of Brett Yormark’s yearlong push to get the Big 12 to 16
1 year, 2 months ago

Behind the scenes of Brett Yormark’s yearlong push to get the Big 12 to 16

New York Times  

Mack Rhoades was pacing in his vacation home in New Mexico, starting to seriously fear the deal was falling apart. Texas Tech president Lawrence Schovanec, who led the three-person search committee with Livingstone and Kansas chancellor Douglas Girod, said the Big 12 board labeled Yormark as the “high risk, high reward” finalist. “If you’re ESPN and Fox, does it hurt …

Big 12 announces 2023-24 basketball schedule: How it shapes up after conference realignment
1 year, 2 months ago

Big 12 announces 2023-24 basketball schedule: How it shapes up after conference realignment

New York Times  

The Big 12 announced its 2023-24 basketball schedule Tuesday featuring the conference’s four new schools: Houston, BYU, Cincinnati and UCF. College basketball’s regular season begins Nov. 6, and Big 12 play opens on Jan. 6. The program also makes for a seamless fit in the Big 12’s Texas-focused footprint and should provide some stellar conference showdowns with home-and-homes against Kansas …

K-State and BYU have chance to give Big 12 two more wins in SEC stadiums in Week 3
1 year, 3 months ago

K-State and BYU have chance to give Big 12 two more wins in SEC stadiums in Week 3

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! K-State won 40-12 last year at home in the first meeting since 2011, the final season before Mizzou went from the Big 12 to the SEC. BEST MATCHUP TCU goes to league newcomer Houston in the Big 12’s first conference game this season, and only one …

Big 12 aims for 3-game sweep of mighty SEC after Longhorns’ win at Alabama
1 year, 3 months ago

Big 12 aims for 3-game sweep of mighty SEC after Longhorns’ win at Alabama

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I think it’s going to be a great environment for college football,” Wildcats coach Chris Klieman said of the trip to Columbia, where his team will play for the first time since 2010. “I don’t know how the game is going to go, but it’s going …

The Big 12 has 4 new members this year. It is also getting an early look at 3 teams coming next year
1 year, 3 months ago

The Big 12 has 4 new members this year. It is also getting an early look at 3 teams coming next year

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Big 12 has four new teams debuting in the league this season, and thanks to some coincidental non-conference scheduling is already getting some prime previews of what’s to come next year. That was also the Buffaloes’ first regular-season game against a Big 12 team since …

Texas coach Sarkisian says Yormark likely won’t get holiday invite before Big 12 exit
1 year, 3 months ago

Texas coach Sarkisian says Yormark likely won’t get holiday invite before Big 12 exit

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AUSTIN, Texas — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian figures Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark won’t be sitting down to break bread with the Longhorns this season, Texas’ last in the league. Sarkisian was asked Monday at his weekly news conference about Yormark’s recent comment telling Texas Tech …

BYU charted its path to the Big 12 through independence
1 year, 3 months ago

BYU charted its path to the Big 12 through independence

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! PROVO, Utah — BYU’s path to the Big 12 began with the unorthodox decision to leave an established conference for the uncertainty of playing as a football independent. The Cougars had just watched state rival Utah announce in 2010 that it would leave the Mountain West …

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark not hiding favoritism for teams staying in league
1 year, 4 months ago

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark not hiding favoritism for teams staying in league

Associated Press  

LUBBOCK, Texas — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark isn’t hiding his favoritism for teams that will be staying in the conference. Yormark said Wednesday that he plans to be at 11th-ranked Texas’ final regular-season game as a Big 12 member when it hosts Texas Tech the night after Thanksgiving. “Coach, I’m not going to put any pressure on you, but …

Lost rivalries in the Big 12, including no more Bedlam when Oklahoma and Texas switch to SEC
1 year, 4 months ago

Lost rivalries in the Big 12, including no more Bedlam when Oklahoma and Texas switch to SEC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The moves will also affect rivalries much older than the Big 12, the league that kicked off in 1996 after the Big Eight merged with four Texas schools from the old Southwest Conference. “The Bedlam game is over because Oklahoma chose to leave the Big 12, …

Potential new rivalries in Big 12 with BYU becoming league’s 3rd private Christian school
1 year, 4 months ago

Potential new rivalries in Big 12 with BYU becoming league’s 3rd private Christian school

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! With BYU coming in this season, the Big 12 has three private Christian schools from different denominations. is there more of a long-term interest amongst TCU and Baylor fans in BYU as an opponent compared to some of the other Big 12 teams that are coming …

Conference realignment reset: Where everyone stands as 2023 football season approaches
1 year, 4 months ago

Conference realignment reset: Where everyone stands as 2023 football season approaches

New York Times  

The fallout from college sports’ frenzied summer of conference realignment has bled into the start of football season, and with Week 0 just days away, there are a few loose ends still to be settled after six Pac-12 schools jumped for the Big Ten and Big 12 within the span of a month. But that’s not our priority.” If the …

Utah charts new course with Big 12 move
1 year, 4 months ago

Utah charts new course with Big 12 move

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! It ended where it was.” Utah will receive a full share of the $31.7 million each Big 12 school expects to earn from the league’s media deal starting in 2025. “I wouldn’t bet against the Big 12,” Utah President Taylor Randall said. “That’s what makes us …

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