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The upcoming campaign features 19 matches, eight at Ute Field, and a series of high‑profile contests including an exhibition in Colorado and a Big 12 opener against Arizona State.
Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd argues for keeping the current 18‑game format, while West Virginia’s Ross Hodge backs a 20‑game schedule. The discussion involves scheduling flexibility, media rights negotiations slated for 2030, and the impact of NIL on roster construction.
The Big 12 will maintain an 18‑game schedule for the 2026‑27 season, but league officials are exploring a future 20‑game format driven by media rights and a 20% jump in viewership.
After two strong seasons under head coach Kalani Sitake, BYU enters 2026 with high expectations. The Cougars have prioritized roster retention and will rely on standout players such as LJ Martin and Bear Bachmeier as they navigate a demanding slate of games.
The Big 12 has revealed kickoff times and broadcast partners for four Utah games in 2026, highlighting the conference’s $2.28 billion media rights deal and the location of its championship game.
Eddie Nuñez explains the university's scholarship and revenue‑share strategy, notes the end of Todd Whitting's 16‑year tenure, and outlines plans for expansion under new head coach Will Davis.
Steve Sarkisian, head coach of the Texas Longhorns, warns that the singular focus on winning the College Football Playoff National Championship is eroding the wider joy of college football and causing teams to overlook smaller victories.
Despite missing the NCAA Tournament this year, TCU can still influence its own destiny by cheering for conference rivals and watching their performances.
Missouri State’s baseball program is back in the national spotlight as the Bears earned a third‑seed in the Lawrence Regional of the NCAA Tournament, marking their first appearance in the event in four years.
After exceeding preseason expectations and finishing fourth in the Big 12, the UCF Knights open the NCAA Tournament against N.C. State, then meet top‑seeded Auburn and Milwaukee, hoping to extend a surprising run.
The Wildcats have revealed their television schedule, featuring matchups against Northern Arizona, BYU, Northern Illinois, Washington State and TCU, each assigned to a specific network and time slot.
Iowa State has released the kickoff times for its first five games of the 2026 season, highlighting a night game against Iowa, a Friday night trip to Provo, and a late-afternoon contest at UCF.
The Big 12 is evaluating a shift back to a 20‑game conference slate, but coaches like Tommy Lloyd and Ross Hodge argue the current 18‑game format offers essential scheduling freedom for high‑profile out‑of‑conference games.
In a recent interview, Coach Kelvin Sampson outlined the challenges facing college athletics, from the proposed 'five‑for‑five' eligibility rule to the financial demands of the NIL era, while sharing updates on his team's offseason progress and upcoming exhibition matchup.
During spring business meetings, Big 12 administrators and coaches explored a potential shift to a 20‑game conference schedule, a move that would not arrive before the 2027‑28 season.
The university disclosed kickoff times and network assignments for early‑season home games against Idaho, Arkansas and Utah State, with the full schedule to be released closer to each contest and a finale slated for November 27, 2026.
The Big 12 has released the TV assignments and start times for Iowa State's 2026 road slate, highlighting the debut of head coach Jimmy Rogers and a packed lineup of Friday night matchups.
The Red Raiders' opening stretch of the 2024 football season will be televised across major networks, with home and away games slated for September and a Thanksgiving night showdown against TCU.
Head coach Brandon Schneider reflects on player retention, key departures, and strategic moves as the Kansas women's program navigates the transfer portal and aims for a return to the NCAA tournament.
The conference released kickoff times and network assignments for the upcoming season, detailing when BYU will face Utah Tech, Arizona, Colorado State and Iowa State.
The Mountaineers' 2026 football slate was unveiled this week, laying out a compelling opening stretch that blends home‑field advantage with high‑profile road tests. Fans can now purchase season tickets at $399 for seven home games.
Baylor’s first three matchups are set, featuring two afternoon contests and a night game at McLane Stadium, with broadcast information confirmed for fans across the country.
The Big 12 has announced kickoff times and television assignments for three Colorado football games, highlighting a schedule that will see the Buffaloes on ESPN+, FOX and ESPN across the fall.
The conference and its broadcast partners have revealed the start times for Oklahoma State's first three games of the 2026 season, highlighting a historic opening at Tulsa, the first home game under head coach Eric Morris, and the program's first meeting with Murray State.