
Projected 2026 Big 12 Football Season: Playoff Contenders and Surprising Risks
Analysts map out likely outcomes for the upcoming Big 12 season, highlighting teams poised for the playoff, mid‑tier battles, and the pressure on several coaches.
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Analysts map out likely outcomes for the upcoming Big 12 season, highlighting teams poised for the playoff, mid‑tier battles, and the pressure on several coaches.
As the 2026 college football season approaches, the Big 12 finds itself at a crossroads. Programs are led by a mix of proven winners, rising innovators and coaches under intense scrutiny, setting the stage for a dramatic year of competition.

The conference sees its most extensive turnover of head coaches in seven years, featuring returning alumni, defensive masterminds and national champions.

The conference sees its most extensive coaching reshuffle in seven years, featuring first‑time head coaches at their alma maters and a national championship pedigree.

Kansas State's men's basketball team has landed a top prospect from Bishop Gorman High School, with his father set to join the coaching staff, adding a personal dimension to the commitment.

Kansas State’s football program is poised for a breakout 2026 campaign, thanks in large part to a wave of high‑profile transfers from across the Big 12.

Jacob Misiorowski, known as "The Miz", has surged from a high school prospect to a dominant force for the Milwaukee Brewers, posting a 105.5 mph fastball and leading the majors in strikeouts in 2026.

After Dusty May departed for the NBA following a championship, interim coach Mike Boynton has kept the core of the Wolverines intact, a group ranked in the top five and eyeing another title.

Indiana University opens its 2026 football season against North Texas, a team undergoing major coaching changes. With quarterback Tayven Jackson leading a refreshed offense, the Hoosiers expect an easy win at Memorial Stadium.

The University of Kansas has announced its 2026 football slate, highlighting a season that opens at home, features a historic London game, and includes a series of demanding road tests that could shape the program’s trajectory under head coach Lance Leipold.
New Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris aims to reset the team's trajectory after a challenging period, bringing a wave of talent and a renewed focus on culture and competition.
Kamron Cooper, a 6‑foot‑4 wing from Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, announced his pledge to the Wildcats, citing a family connection and a competitive recruitment process.
Eric Morris, a former Texas Tech player, enters his first season as Oklahoma State head coach with the goal of ending a 19‑game conference losing streak, leveraging a 46‑34 coaching record, a roster overhaul of 87 newcomers and key transfers from North Texas.
The network’s early rankings place Iowa State at the bottom of the Big 12, while Texas Tech is projected to repeat as champions, and three Iowa State players receive honorable‑mention recognition.
The Big 12 announced its 2026 preseason awards, omitting Iowa State despite an 8‑4 record, while highlighting new head coach Jimmy Rogers, a massive roster overhaul, and award winners L.J. Martin, A.J. Holmes and Drew Mestemaker.
With the Big 12 media days looming, Oklahoma State is charting a bold path forward. Ten pivotal questions surround the team's offensive line, quarterback evolution, and defensive overhaul, all while a wave of transfers and fresh talent seeks to reshape the program's destiny.
Mercyhurst University announced the discontinuation of its NCAA Division I men's hockey program, prompting a wave of transfers as 23 scholarship‑eligible players search for new homes.
The Knights will attend media days in Frisco, Texas, on July 7 as they look to improve on a modest 2025 showing and navigate a challenging schedule.
The 2026 Big 12 Football Media Days will take place July 7‑8 in Frisco, Texas, with live broadcasts on ESPNU and Big 12 Studios, featuring discussions on Texas Tech’s off‑field issues, Deion Sanders’ Colorado rebuild, Arizona State’s quarterback questions and more.

The University of Kansas women's basketball program has released its complete non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, promising a blend of home dominance, neutral‑site challenges and a demanding road test.

Kansas announces an ambitious non‑conference slate that includes eight home games, neutral‑site contests and a road test at Minnesota, aiming to bolster its NCAA tournament résumé.

The Big 12 unveiled its preseason All-Conference team, highlighting Arizona State’s emerging talent and setting the stage for a competitive year in the expanded league.

A recent court decision temporarily reinstates Kashie Natt’s eligibility, permitting him to rejoin Oklahoma State’s basketball program as a legal battle over his waiver request continues.

The 2026 preseason All‑Big 12 team was released this week, and the list of honorees left out a familiar name: the University of Colorado. The Buffaloes, who finished the 2025 campaign with a 3‑9 record, were not represented on either side of the ball, a result that comes as little surprise to analysts.