
Big 12 Coaches Ranked: Sitake Tops, Sanders Slides
USA TODAY Sports ranks the 16 Big 12 head coaches, highlighting records, experience, and the shifting power dynamics that could define the 2025 championship race.
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USA TODAY Sports ranks the 16 Big 12 head coaches, highlighting records, experience, and the shifting power dynamics that could define the 2025 championship race.
The Horned Frogs enter their fifth year under head coach Sonny Dykes as they gear up for a high‑stakes game in Fort Worth.
A dramatic reshuffling of Big 12 coaching rankings highlights Brent Brennan’s rise and Kenny Dillingham’s slide, setting the stage for an unpredictable 2026 season.

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.

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.

With an opening game in Ireland, a defense that proved its mettle last year and a roster brimming with versatile playmakers, TCU is positioned to turn early promise into a sustained push toward the top tier of college football.

An examination of eight prominent college football head coaches whose celebrated résumés are being questioned as the 2026 season approaches.

From an undefeated 1938 season to modern playoff runs, Davey O'Brien's legacy fuels TCU's pursuit of another Heisman hero.

Six TCU athletes and head coach Sonny Dykes will represent the Horned Frogs at the 2026 Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco on July 8, ahead of a season that opens in Dublin against North Carolina.

The latest rankings for EA Sports' upcoming College Football 27 reveal the relative standing of Division I programs, with several Texas institutions positioned near the middle of the national pack.

The new rankings cover all 138 FBS teams and highlight the offensive and defensive strengths of the top programs.

Indiana’s 2026 quarterback outlook hinges on transfer Josh Hoover, whose prolific passing numbers contrast with a high interception rate, while backup battles brew behind him.

The Horned Frogs' offensive line brings together seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, aiming to anchor a championship‑contending attack.

The controversy surrounding former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, whose extensive sports betting history has drawn condemnation from the Big 12 and NCAA, raises urgent questions about the NFL’s willingness to overlook such conduct in the supplemental draft.

When Nick Saban warned Congress that college football was losing its regulatory grip, few imagined a real-time test of his prophecy. A Texas judge’s recent ruling that allows Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby — suspended by the NCAA for gambling on his own team — to resume play has turned the warning into a headline.

A look ahead at the October 24, 2026 showdown between West Virginia and TCU, where the Horned Frogs aim to extend their series lead at home.

Bill Connelly's SP+ ratings place Texas Tech at the top of the projected Big 12 order for 2026, with quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligible after a brief suspension. The outlook also highlights rising contenders, new head coaches and pivotal player storylines across the conference.

The annual rankings, based on performance metrics and program expectations, place Indiana’s Curt Cignetti at No. 1, while Georgia’s Kirby Smart drops to No. 2.

The NCAA's decision to allow Brendan Sorsby to return after a brief suspension has triggered a wave of criticism from schools across the country, raising questions about the integrity of college athletics.

The 2026 Big 12 football schedule features a handful of high‑stakes matchups that could determine both the conference title and spots in the College Football Playoff.

The upcoming Big 12 season features a slate of high‑stakes contests that could determine conference champions and playoff berths, with early‑season clashes and late‑year rivalries poised to redefine the landscape.

Mike Leach’s induction into the College Football Hall of Fame reflects a career defined by strategic daring and cultural impact, despite a modest win‑loss record.