
Big 12 Welcomes New Era of Coaches with Alumni Returns and Record Turnover
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.
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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.

A look at coaching mobility, brand power, and the challenges facing Group of 6 programs in today's college football ecosystem.

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.
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.

Mississippi State adds games against Jackson State and Xavier to its nonconference schedule as it rebuilds under Coach Chris Jans, aiming for an NCAA Tournament return.

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.

With Media Days set in Frisco, Texas, KSL Sports’ Steve Bartle and Mitch Harper share their preseason All-Big 12 ballots, highlighting standout players from across the league.

Michigan’s revamped wide receiver room, led by coach Micah Simon, blends transfers and a top recruit as the program seeks to finally unlock its potential.

West Virginia University will be front and center at the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, where Coach Rich Rodriguez and several Mountaineer athletes will take part in scheduled events, including a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Michigan’s 2026 roster will feature 18 transfer players, highlighted by edge rusher John Henry Daley, cornerback Smith Snowden, and a host of other key additions aimed at strengthening both defense and special teams.

Despite a storied legacy, Alabama has never defeated several long‑standing opponents, prompting a reevaluation of non‑conference scheduling as the program eyes new home‑and‑home series and potential playoff implications.

A look at how Utah's emerging quarterback duo is reshaping the team's national outlook and setting the stage for a pivotal clash with Houston on Oct. 24.

The Jayhawks are reshaping their lineup after a 24‑11 season, blending veteran transfers with top recruits as they chase a third national championship.

UNC’s men’s basketball team has added graduate transfer Angelo Brizzi from Buffalo, a 6‑foot‑3, 193‑pound player who will join a backcourt that already features transfers from Utah, N.C. State and Virginia Tech.

A preview of the upcoming season highlights key player moves, injury recoveries and the defensive revamp under the new coaching staff.

After a 32‑year stint at Utah, veteran coach Kyle Whittingham was named Michigan’s 22nd head coach, sparking high hopes for a program seeking a new identity.

After a 32‑year run at Utah, Kyle Whittingham is hired as Michigan's 22nd head coach, bringing a storied defensive legacy and high expectations for an immediate turnaround.

Freshmen and returning standouts alike are expected to play pivotal roles in Michigan’s 2026 football campaign.

Michigan appoints top‑10 coach Kyle Whittingham, aiming to revamp offense, fortify run defense and leverage NIL resources.

Angelo Brizzi, a 6‑foot‑3 guard who last season averaged 14.5 points for Buffalo, has chosen the University of North Carolina, joining a backcourt that includes transfers Terrence Brown and Matt Able and returning guards Isaiah Denis and Jaydon Young. His arrival marks the fifth portal addition for new head coach Michael Malone and underscores the program’s aggressive recruitment strategy.

Josh Hayes, a 6‑foot‑9 forward known for his shot‑blocking and versatile scoring, has signed with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, becoming the 13th addition to the 2026 signing class.

In a recent interview, Bryan Kehl recalls the intensity of the BYU‑Utah rivalry, the physical leap to the NFL, and his optimism for a BYU team that could contend for a national championship.