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Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire says the program’s operations remain steady despite the gambling controversy surrounding Brendan Sorsby, citing institutional backing and personal commitment to player recovery.
Commissioner Brett Yormark defended a proposed 24‑team playoff and voiced support for legislation to protect women’s sports, while navigating fallout from a disputed quarterback eligibility case.
At Big 12 Media Days, Arizona State’s head coach emphasized a unchanged coaching staff, a 19‑win stretch over two seasons and a $20 million deal with Monster Energy that will brand the conference’s football slate.
Coach Joey McGuire explains how university leadership, boosters, and his own history with addiction shape his stance on supporting Brendan Sorsby despite a high‑profile gambling saga.
Coach Joey McGuire emphasizes continuity and support for Brendan Sorsby, who faces a NCAA suspension after admitting to betting on Indiana games, while the university provides rehab resources and a pathway to the NFL draft.
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire has laid out a clear roadmap for quarterback Brendan Sorsby as the Red Raiders prepare for the 2026 season while Sorsby balances a gambling investigation, a pending NFL draft preparation, and occasional returns to Lubbock.
Despite an NCAA investigation into former player Brendan Sorsby's betting activities, Texas Tech's coach Joey McGuire insists the team's focus on daily routines and leadership will carry them into a championship defense.
At a gathering in Frisco, Texas, commissioner Brett Yormark addressed controversies, announced new partnerships, and hinted at a broader future for the Big 12.
A new preseason poll from USA TODAY Sports Network forecasts Texas Tech to win the Big 12, with BYU, Utah, Houston and Arizona rounding out the top five, while TCU, Kansas State and Arizona State are highlighted as potential darkhorses.
Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams outline their non‑overlapping picks for the 2026 College Football Playoff, highlighting standout programs and potential challenges.
The Big 12 Conference opens its football media days in Frisco, Texas, with Commissioner Brett Yormark leading discussions that include the Brendan Sorsby saga, sports betting, and pending federal legislation.
Coaches and players gather in Frisco as the Big 12 showcases new leadership, quarterback reshuffles and its pioneering NIL agreement.
The conference’s Media Days will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MT, featuring broadcast on ESPNU, ESPN2 and ESPN+, and streaming via the ESPN app, ESPN+ and Fubo.
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.
With media days in Frisco approaching, the Knights confront a 7‑27 record in the Big 12, a revamped roster and the ripple effects of Texas Tech’s loss of Brendan Sorsby.
The 2026 Big 12 Football Media Days will take place in Frisco, Texas, featuring live broadcasts, major controversies, and the first public appearances of several new coaches.
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.
USA Today forecasts a Big 12 title for Texas Tech in 2026, but varying preseason polls highlight both optimism and uncertainty, especially at quarterback.
The expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams is prompting Power 4 schools like Nebraska to seek tougher non-conference opponents, reviving rivalries and reshaping fan expectations.
The annual Big 12 Conference Media Days opened in Frisco, Texas, spotlighting BYU’s roster depth, high‑profile recruits and the broader conversation around playoff expansion and the Protect College Sports act.
The Big 12’s offseason drama centers on Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby, but the conference still forecasts a strong playoff push, highlighted by nine preseason All‑Big 12 selections, key awards for LJ Martin and Ben Roberts, and upcoming media days in Irving.
Veteran coach Bill Snyder offers his thoughts on the financial transformations and player mobility that are reshaping college athletics, while emphasizing the lasting importance of relationships and loyalty.
The conference’s annual media gathering in Texas brings together coaches, administrators and legislators to chart the future of college football’s postseason and address mounting revenue disparities.
Coach Alex Golesh has declared a strict no‑tolerance stance on sports betting, a position that comes as the program deals with the fallout from Brendan Sorsby’s lawsuit against the NCAA and his subsequent departure from Texas Tech.