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The Cowboys have locked in a 10‑game non‑conference slate, featuring early road tests, a Charleston Classic appearance and key rivalry games before stepping into Big 12 play.
The Wildcats will host 29 home games, begin play on Feb. 13, and open their season at home on Feb. 17, while aiming to build on a championship pedigree.
Reigning Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year Tobe Awaka has agreed to a two‑way contract with the Chicago Bulls, positioning him for a summer‑league showcase in Las Vegas and a potential G League assignment with the Windy City Bulls.
A record 13 Big 12 prospects were drafted, highlighted by a high‑profile Barclays Center campaign that underscored the league’s rising influence.
LJ Martin, the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, will suit up for BYU in 2026 after a record‑breaking rushing season. Joined by All‑Big 12 lineman Bruce Mitchell, the Cougars hope to translate video‑game ratings into real‑world dominance.
After inheriting a last‑place program, Dan Fitzgerald guided Kansas to three titles, set multiple school records and earned the 2026 Baseball America College Coach of the Year award.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw the Big 12 cement its rise with nine first‑round selections, including the conference’s first two overall picks, as teams celebrated a landmark night in New York.
Two Arizona Wildcats were selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, continuing a storied tradition of NBA talent from the university.
Traeger's commitment on June 23 adds depth and experience to Arkansas baseball, where he will compete for the starting catcher role.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson selected second overall by Utah, while BYU’s AJ Dybantsa topped the board. Meanwhile, KU seniors Melvin Council Jr. and Tre White, both projected for the second round, remain uncertain about their professional futures.
Arizona’s baseball program will kick off the 2027 campaign at Arlington’s Globe Life Field, entering a three‑game showcase that pits the Wildcats against Oklahoma, Texas, Clemson and Virginia, while new hitting coach Jack Meggs prepares the lineup for a pivotal season.
Austin Ziance, a standout right‑hander from Mayfield, is set to join West Virginia University for his senior year, bringing a strong track record of accolades and low‑ ERA performance to a program that recently reached the College World Series semifinals.
Jay Hill’s track record at BYU shows that a disciplined, scheme‑first approach can transform a defense, and Michigan hopes to replicate that success with a versatile 4‑3 system that prioritizes collective performance.
Utah's Rice‑Eccles Stadium and BYU's LaVell Edwards Stadium have been recognized among the toughest venues in EA Sports College Football 27, highlighting Utah's three‑year streak and BYU's historic return ahead of their November showdown.
The University of Utah’s men’s basketball program is gearing up for the 2026‑27 campaign, a season that could mark a turning point after years of dwindling attendance at the Huntsman Center.
Head coach Willie Fritz's first two seasons at Houston have delivered a cultural shift, a bowl win, and a surge in elite recruiting, positioning the Cougars as a rising force in the Big 12.
On the Rich Eisen show, Indiana University coach Curt Cignetti discussed the fallout from quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling case, his upcoming NFL supplemental draft entry, and the need for the NCAA to enforce rules more effectively.
Texas Tech navigates a new quarterback era, Tunisia seeks fresh leadership after a World Cup disappointment, and a New Orleans restaurant celebrates a James Beard honor.
BYU is close to finalizing the enrollment of 7'5" center Xu Xin, a defensive anchor whose size and rebounding could reshape the team's interior game.
An NBA executive warns that name, image and likeness agreements are undermining European basketball development, while college players leverage those deals to boost draft prospects and reshape the league's future.
Leaders from the SEC, Big 12 and ACC presented divergent visions for a larger postseason, while Rich Clark urged caution and a data‑driven decision before any change takes effect.
Leaders from major conferences gather to weigh a larger postseason, but divergent visions and logistical hurdles keep consensus at bay.
Texas Tech enters the 2026 season as the clear favorite to win the Big 12, buoyed by a top‑three SP+ defense, a returning offensive line anchor, and a sophomore quarterback expected to be fully healthy by fall camp.
Recent discussions among college football's top conferences explored expanding the playoff, while a quarterback's betting scandal added a layer of complexity to the sport's off‑field landscape.