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Sources: BYU star tailback LJ Martin is considered questionable to return Saturday against No. 3 Utah. He’s cleared to practice and has been available this week. If he’s back, he’s not expected to be 100-percent and could be limited.

Texas Tech got the bounce-back win it needed last weekend. Now the Red Raiders return home looking to keep pace near the top of the Big 12 standings when West Virginia comes to Lubbock. The No. 13 Red Raiders responded to their first loss of the season with a 34-26 win over Arizona, improving to […]

West Virginia vs. Texas Tech Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 10

Houston returns from its bye week looking to re-establish itself in the Big 12 race when Cincinnati comes to town on Saturday. The No. 17 Cougars enter Week 10 at 6-2 overall and 3-2 in Big 12 play, with both losses coming by one possession on the road against two of the conference’s best teams […]

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It doesn’t get much bigger than this. No. 7 BYU heads to Salt Lake City on Saturday to take on No. 3 Utah in a Top 10 Holy War that could have massive implications for both the Big 12 Championship race and the College Football Playoff. Utah enters the rivalry game as the Big 12’s […]

BYU vs. Utah Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 10

Kansas State returns home desperately needing to get back on track as Oklahoma State comes to Manhattan for a Week 10 Big 12 matchup. The Wildcats have dropped back-to-back games, including a heartbreaking 27-24 overtime loss at Colorado last weekend that dropped K-State to 4-4 overall and just 1-4 in Big 12 play. But Kansas […]

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Two teams coming off their biggest wins of the season meet in Waco on Saturday as Iowa State travels to take on Baylor. The Cyclones finally broke through last weekend with a wild 51-49 road win over No. 24 Oklahoma State, as Kyle Konrardy drilled a 34-yard field goal as time expired. Iowa State improved […]

Iowa State vs. Baylor Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 10

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First CFP Rankings Revealed

☝️ Miami earns No. 1 spot 🤔 Notre Dame misses top 10 ➡️ Tap in for full list

CFP Rankings Reveal 🏆

Projected bracket officially announced. Watch full show ▶️

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Tuesday Takes: Utah, Lance Leipold and Cincinnati

With November officially here, the margin for error across the Big 12 is getting smaller by the week. Utah continues to separate itself from the rest of the conference, coaching situations are becoming hotter topics around the league, and several teams are fighting to keep their postseason hopes alive. As the stretch run begins, here […]

📉 Buckeyes drop 9 spots 🤩 Utah in top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

🚨 Week 9 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

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Blake Barnett to Start at QB for Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State

Kansas State will turn to yet another starting quarterback when the Wildcats host Oklahoma State on Saturday. Head coach Collin Klein announced Monday that Blake Barnett will get the start against the Cowboys, making him the fourth different quarterback to start for Kansas State in four consecutive games. Barnett replaced Dillon Duff during Saturday’s 27-24 […]

Ohio State and Indiana rematch on the table in latest playoff projections 📲

CFP Bracket After Week 9 🏆

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ESPN FPI Rankings: Where Utah, Texas Tech, BYU Rank After Week 9

ESPN’s Football Power Index continues to like the top of the Big 12, but apparently not enough to put the conference’s undefeated leader among the very best teams in the country. Following Week 9, Utah leads all Big 12 teams at No. 10 in ESPN’s updated FPI rankings despite improving to 8-0 with a dominant […]

Conference reveals Cougars' 1Q touchdown vs Arizona State shouldn't have counted

Big 12 Admits Error on BYU TD

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Big 12 Admits Officiating Error in BYU-Arizona State Game

The Big 12 acknowledged an officiating error that incorrectly awarded BYU a touchdown during the Cougars’ 27-20 win over Arizona State on Saturday. The controversial play came early in the first quarter with BYU facing second-and-goal near the Arizona State goal line. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier attempted to run the ball into the end zone but […]

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Big 12 Football Week 9 Takeaways: Utah Takes Control

Week 9 brought a little more clarity to the top of the Big 12 standings, but plenty of chaos everywhere else. Utah left no doubt that it remains the team to beat, going on the road and hammering Cincinnati 49-25 to improve to 8-0 and 5-0 in Big 12 play. Meanwhile, BYU and Texas Tech […]

Latest standings and bracket predictions after Week 9 📲

Current Playoff Picture 🖼️

No. 13 Texas Tech bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 34-26 win over No. 22 Arizona on Saturday in Lubbock, keeping the Red Raiders firmly in the Big 12 Championship race. Both teams entered the Top 25 showdown at 6-1 overall and 3-1 in Big 12 play, making it one […]

Texas Tech Beats Arizona 34-26 in Top 25 Big 12 Matchup

Texas Tech Survives AZ 😅

J'Koby Williams' late TD leads No. 13 Red Raiders to 34-26 win over No. 22 Wildcats 🎥

Arizona wide receiver R.J. Mosley was carted off the field with a lower-body injury during the third quarter of Saturday’s game against Texas Tech. ESPN reported later in the game that Mosley would remain on the Texas Tech campus in Lubbock, where he was undergoing X-rays for what Arizona was describing as a “lower-body injury.” […]

Arizona WR R.J. Mosley Carted Off With Leg Injury vs. Texas Tech

BYU HC Getting Hyped 🔥

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Arizona's 94-Yard TD 😤

Noah Fifita makes magic happen on 3rd and 12 🎥

TTU Starting Castellanos

It will be Thomas Castellanos starting today at quarterback for Texas Tech, per ESPN sources.

Sources: Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos will receive an uptick in snaps against Arizona on Saturday. Both he and Will Hammond will play significant snaps for the Red Raiders in the wake of the loss at Cincinnati this weekend.

Brett Yormark‘s decision to leave the Big 12 comes as the commissioner had reportedly grown increasingly frustrated with the growing power imbalance between the Big Ten and SEC and the rest of college football. And apparently, Yormark had some regrets about how we got here. According to a report from The Athletic‘s Chris Vannini and […]

Brett Yormark Grew Frustrated With Big Ten, SEC CFP Power: Report

As great a time as the Big 12 Conference had in Week 7, well, Week 8 was a bit of a buzzkill. The BYU Cougars and the Texas Tech Red Raiders both lost. Utah won but was pushed right to the end by Houston. The league’s push for multiple playoff teams lost its luster just […]

Three Big 12 Football Teams with Most to Prove in Week 9 of 2026 Season

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Deion Sanders Gets Real About the State of Colorado Football

Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders is feeling the pressure of an imminent fourth losing season. Colorado, 2-5 overall and dead last in the Big 12 at 0-4, hosts Kansas State (4-3, 1-3 Big 12) and is attempting to climb out of a five-game losing streak on Saturday, as Collin Klein and the Wildcats travel […]

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Is Utah In Danger at Cincinnati? These Two Podcasters Think So.

See Ball Get Ball host David Pollack is rolling with the Cincinnati Bearcats in a high-stakes Big 12 matchup with undefeated No. 6 Utah on Saturday in Ohio. Pollack, joined by college football data analyst Brent Rollins, likes Cincinnati, currently a 7-point underdog, to snap the Big 12 frontrunner’s perfect record this weekend as the […]

ASU May Start Frosh QB at BYU

Sources: Arizona State freshman quarterback Jake Fette is in line to start at No. 8 BYU. A final decision will be made at gametime, as veteran Mike Keene is a gametime decision and would start if he’s able. He’s been limited in practice this week.

TTU Playing 2 QBs vs. Arizona

Big 12 Commish Stepping Down

Sources: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is leaving the conference. Yormark made the decision to leave and is expected to accept a new role outside of college sports in the near future. He’ll be with the league at least through January of 2027.

Predicting First CFP Bracket 🔮

Who's a lock and who gets snubbed next week?

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Dave Aranda Addresses Firing

Former Baylor HC says college football 'changed tremendously' during his tenure 📸

Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears officially parted ways after a 14-game win streak against Kansas came to an end last weekend in Lawrence. With former Kansas State defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman in the interim coaching chair, the search is on for Baylor athletic director Doug McNamee to land the school’s next head football coach. […]

Is UTSA's Jeff Traylor the Solution At Baylor?

Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis is “recovering” from a medical emergency at a school athletic facility on Wednesday, according to a statement released by his family early Thursday morning. “Yesterday, Julian experienced a medical emergency at the University of Colorado athletic facility and was promptly transported to the hospital,” the statement, posted by T. Carlton Lewis, […]

Julian Lewis 'Recovering' After Medical Emergency in Colorado

Brandon Walker, host of Brandon Walker’s College Football Show, is just about done with Texas Tech megadonor Cody Campbell. Campbell, a major financier for Texas Tech, as well as the chairman of the school’s board of regents, is unmistakably noticeable on social media, particularly X, with his commentary around the world of Red Raider athletics. […]

Brandon Walker Wants Texas Tech Booster Cody Campbell Off Social Media

Colorado QB recovering after experiencing 'medical emergency' at team facility

Julian Lewis Hospitalized

Deion Sanders and Colorado football could use a break, and it could be right around the corner with Kansas State traveling to Boulder this weekend without starting quarterback Avery Johnson. Similarly, Colorado lists starter Julian Lewis as “doubtful,” per the latest injury report, but the quarterback situation for Collin Klein and the Wildcats – now […]

Can Colorado Capitalize On Kansas State's QB Troubles?

CFB Picks in 60 Seconds ⏱️

Quick predictions for Week 9's top matchups

Texas Tech mega-booster and Board of Regents chairman Cody Campbell made one thing clear Wednesday: Joey McGuire isn’t going anywhere. In fact, Campbell says a contract extension and raise for the Texas Tech head coach may be more likely than a coaching change. Campbell responded on X to a 247Sports article discussing potential Texas Tech […]

Cody Campbell: Joey McGuire Could Get Texas Tech Extension, Raise

We’re on the back nine of the college football season now. The Big 12 Conference is heading toward some huge game in November. Each week I write about the three or four head coaches on the hottest seats. Some of that is about their job security. Other times it’s about the upcoming week’s game and […]

Deion Sanders leads Big 12 Football Hot Seats in Week 9 (2026)

Conference issued UCF a $100K fine which will be directed toward student education initiatives

Big 12 Introduces New Fan Rule

The Big 12 Conference race took another dramatic turn in Week 8 as contenders emerged, playoff hopes took shape and one coaching tenure officially came to an end. With Baylor firing Dave Aranda, Utah standing as the league’s lone unbeaten team and six Big 12 programs now ranked in the AP Top 25, the conference […]

Big 12 Football Stock Report: Who’s Rising and Falling After Week 8?

The Utah Utes and Cincinnati Bearcats meet on Saturday at Nippert Stadium in one of the biggest Big 12 games of Week 9. Utah enters the weekend at 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Big 12 play after beating Houston 21-13 to take sole possession of first place in the conference. The Utes have now won […]

Utah vs. Cincinnati Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 9

The Arizona Wildcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders meet on Saturday in Lubbock in a Top 25 showdown that could have major implications on the Big 12 Championship race. Both teams enter Week 9 at 6-1 overall and 3-1 in Big 12 play, but they’re coming off completely different Saturdays. Arizona made another statement by […]

Arizona vs. Texas Tech Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 9

It was a mostly disastrous weekend for the Big 12. Coming off the high of Week 7, when three Big 12 teams landed in the Top 10, it all came crashing down with two major losses in Week 8. Let’s dive into some overreactions. The Big 12 Is Unserious This may be a harsh overreaction, […]

Big 12 Football Week 8 Overreactions: BYU, Texas Tech Fall

The Baylor Bears and UCF Knights kick off Week 9 in the Big 12 on Friday night in Orlando, with both teams coming off dramatically different weekends. UCF enters the game riding high after stunning No. 2 BYU 39-31 in double overtime for the Knights’ biggest win since joining the Big 12. Meanwhile, Baylor is […]

Baylor vs. UCF Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 9

Sanders sets record straight on $50K offer

Deion Clarifies Press Rumor 🤨

School issues statement after releasing video that made GameDay personality 'uncomfortable'. Read here 📲

Utah Apologizes to Pat McAfee

🚨NO. 2 BYU FALLS IN 2OT

Absolute cinema. Unranked UCF takes down Cougars in one of the wildest games of the year

We now know exactly what set Pat McAfee off during his trip to the University of Utah for College GameDay. And you can decide for yourself whether it warranted the reaction. The video that McAfee took issue with ahead of Saturday’s show has resurfaced after the University of Utah deleted the original post from its […]

Video That Upset Pat McAfee at Utah Resurfaces

Pat McAfee apparently won’t be rushing back to the University of Utah anytime soon. The ESPN College GameDay star unloaded on Utah during The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, two days after GameDay broadcast from Salt Lake City ahead of the Utes’ 21-13 win over Houston. “I’ve really enjoyed this college football season. Did not […]

Pat McAfee Rips Utah After College GameDay Visit

Oklahoma State fans get a few good days here. Mel Kiper Jr. put sophomore quarterback Drew Mestemaker at No. 2 on his midseason 2027 NFL Draft big board, behind only Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith and ahead of Notre Dame corner Leonard Moore. He’s the first quarterback on the list, one spot above Miami’s Darian […]

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Robert Griffin III wants to be Baylor’s next head football coach. The Baylor legend and 2011 Heisman Trophy winner appeared on The Dan Patrick Show on Monday, one day after the Bears fired Dave Aranda, and made it clear that he would be interested in returning to Waco to lead his alma mater. When Patrick […]

Robert Griffin III Interested in Baylor Head Coaching Job

Former QB believes Bears need change after Dave Aranda's exit 🎥

RG3 Wants Baylor HC Job

😬 BYU drops 6 spots 📈 Indiana in top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

🚨 Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll

Week 8 turned the Big 12 upside down, and the latest Heartland College Sports Power Rankings are going to reflect it. BYU suffered its first loss of the season in a double-overtime stunner at UCF, while Texas Tech was dominated on the road at Cincinnati. Meanwhile, Utah survived Houston to remain undefeated and take control […]

Big 12 Football Power Rankings After Week 8: Utah, Houston Lead the Way

Dave Aranda is finally out at Baylor. Naturally, I was on the road when it happened. I covered the Oklahoma State-Colorado game on Saturday. So, my job in these situations is usually to put together the job board — the coaches who could be called to replace him at season’s end. But you’ve probably seen […]

Baylor Football Coaching Candidates: 6 Names to Watch

The Big 12 placed six teams in the latest AP Top 25, led by No. 6 Utah and No. 8 BYU, following a chaotic Week 8 that saw two of the conference’s highest-ranked teams suffer their first losses of the season. Utah is now the Big 12’s highest-ranked team after moving up four spots to […]

Big 12 AP Poll: Six Teams Ranked, Second Only to SEC

🚨 Week 8 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 BYU drops 6 spots 📈 Indiana in top 5 📳 Tap to follow

Tap for scenarios and bowl projections after another chaotic Saturday 📲

CFP Bracket After Week 8 🏆

Baylor has fired head football coach Dave Aranda after seven seasons with the program, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The decision comes one day after Baylor suffered a 25-24 loss to Kansas, dropping the Bears to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big 12 play. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will serve as Baylor’s interim head coach […]

Dave Aranda Fired: Baylor Makes Coaching Change

Bears HC dismissed following 25-24 loss to Kansas on Saturday (ESPN)

Baylor Fires Dave Aranda

Texas Tech mega-booster Cody Campbell’s preseason promise of “retribution” against Big 12 opponents resurfaced in a big way after the Red Raiders’ 37-24 loss to Cincinnati on Saturday. Campbell made the comments during Texas Tech’s The Program documentary while discussing the fallout from the Brendan Sorsby situation and how other Big 12 programs handled it. […]

Cody Campbell's 'Retribution' Quote Resurfaces After Texas Tech Loss

Cowboys outscore Buffaloes 34-0 in second half to secure win 📲

OK State Blows Past Colorado 😯

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson missed Saturday’s 28-17 loss to Arizona State, and it doesn’t sound like the Wildcats have a firm timetable for when their star quarterback will return. Following the loss in Tempe, Kansas State head coach Collin Klein was asked about Johnson’s status and when he might be able to get back […]

Avery Johnson Injury: Collin Klein Gives Latest Update

No. 2 BYU’s perfect season came crashing down on Saturday, as the Cougars suffered a stunning 39-31 double-overtime loss to UCF in Orlando. One week after BYU knocked off No. 2 Notre Dame in one of the biggest wins in program history, the Cougars couldn’t carry that momentum into the Bounce House. Instead, UCF delivered […]

UCF Stuns No. 2 BYU in Double-Overtime Upset

🤷‍♂️ BYU on other end of shocker 😱 More top teams fall 📲 Full recap after Saturday

CFB Week 8 Winners & Losers 📊

Knights' upset over No. 2 BYU is their first AP top-5 win EVER 📸

UCF Makes School History 👏

Standings and bracket predictions after Week 8 📲

Latest CFB Playoff Picture 🎨

No. 8 TTU Upset by Cincy 🫨

Red Raiders stunned by unranked Bearcats 37-24 behind JC French IV's 4 TDs 🎥

Texas Tech’s stunning loss to Cincinnati on Saturday didn’t sit well with one of the most influential people surrounding the Red Raiders’ athletic program. Texas Tech mega-booster Cody Campbell took to social media shortly after the No. 8 Red Raiders’ 37-24 loss to Cincinnati and didn’t mince words about what he had just watched. Campbell […]

Cody Campbell Rips Texas Tech After Stunning Cincinnati Loss

Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman is the highest-ranked Big 12 quarterback on ESPN’s midseason list of the top 25 performances in college football, including BYU standout sophomore Bear Bachmeier, listed at No. 21. The list, featuring Weigman at No. 19 overall, is compiled by ESPN college football experts Bill Connelly, David Hale, Max Olson, Adam […]

Houston Cougars football: Conner Weigman Leads Big 12 Quarterbacks in ESPN Midseason List

The 2026 Big 12 football season has delivered no shortage of surprises, breakout stars, and legitimate College Football Playoff contenders. With the season reaching its midway point, it’s time to hand out our midseason awards. From Michael Hawkins Jr.’s electrifying performances at West Virginia to Kalani Sitake leading BYU into the national championship conversation, the […]

2026 Big 12 Football Midseason Awards: Players, Coach of the Year

Without LJ Martin for the foreseeable future, the No. 2 BYU Cougars might have an answer for their backfield: third-year running back Sione Moa, cleared to go this weekend at UCF. Moa, who exited the season-opener against Utah Tech with a knee injury, was initially cleared for Notre Dame last week, BYU offensive coordinator Aaron […]

BYU football: Sione Moa Cleared to Go Saturday at UCF

Watch Out for Big 12 in CFP 👀

Conference heavyweights are ready to crash the playoff

No. 10 Utah suspends DT Jamal Wallace from program after arrest in alleged domestic incident (AP)

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ESPN College GameDay Week 8 Details 📝

Akron forward Amani Lyles is officially committed to the Cincinnati Bearcats for the upcoming season, Joe Tipton reported on Thursday. The Lyles news arrives shortly after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order declaring all of the state’s universities capable of granting a fifth year of eligibility to players like Lyles and fellow commit […]

Cincinnati basketball: Amani Lyles Commits to the Bearcats

Former Utah Utes star and Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid is the official guest picker for College GameDay on Saturday ahead of a top-25 Big 12 matchup between No. 10 Utah and No. 14 Houston in Salt Lake City. Kincaid is back in town as his alma mater hosts Houston in one of the […]

Former Utah Star Dalton Kincaid Named Guest Picker for College GameDay

The Big 12 and SEC are reportedly lined up for a non-conference scheduling agreement when a 24-team College Football Playoff becomes official, per FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt. Klatt, speaking with a Dallas radio station, 96.7 FM The Ticket, on Wednesday, said the collaboration expands well beyond “what we have now,” expecting more than just […]

Report: Big 12, SEC Ready for Non-Conference Football Agreement

CFB Picks in 60 Seconds ⏱️

Can Arch and Texas stop their skid? Quick picks for Week 8's biggest games

UCF Football was off last week, but one look at the team’s injury report for BYU on Saturday could fool you. The Knights listed 10 players, including starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III and freshman running back Taevion Swing (162 yards), as questionable or worse on Thursday. Another six players – 4 defense, 1 offense, 1 […]

UCF Injury Concerns Mount Before BYU Matchup

One of the biggest games of the Big 12 season takes place in Salt Lake City when No. 14 Houston visits No. 10 Utah in a matchup with major conference championship implications. Houston is coming off a 35-32 win over Oklahoma State behind five touchdown passes from Conner Weigman, while Utah survived a tough road […]

Houston vs. Utah Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 8

Iowa State travels to Tucson for a Week 8 Big 12 matchup against No. 25 Arizona, as the Wildcats look to continue one of the quieter strong starts in the conference. Arizona enters the weekend ranked in the AP Top 25, while Iowa State gets another opportunity to pick up a significant road win and […]

Iowa State vs. Arizona Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 8

Baylor and Kansas meet in Lawrence for a Week 8 Big 12 matchup between two teams badly in need of some momentum. The Bears are coming off a disappointing 17-6 loss to TCU, while the Jayhawks saw their losing streak to Kansas State reach 18 games with a 35-24 loss in Manhattan. With both teams […]

Baylor vs. Kansas Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 8

ESPN College GameDay‘s trip to Provo wasn’t just a memorable weekend for BYU. It was also a historic one for the network. College GameDay averaged 3 million viewers for Saturday’s show from BYU ahead of the Cougars’ showdown against Notre Dame, making it the most-watched episode of the 2026 season and the third-most-watched regular-season edition […]

BYU College GameDay Draws 3 Million Viewers, Third-Most Ever

TCU and West Virginia meet in Fort Worth for a Week 8 Big 12 matchup with both teams looking to build some momentum after picking up conference wins last weekend. The Horned Frogs are coming off a 17-6 victory over Baylor, while the Mountaineers finally broke through in Big 12 play with a wild 45-42 […]

TCU vs. West Virginia Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 8

League might look to replace championship games with different event (ESPN)

Big 12 Plans for CFP Expansion

HC not worried about losing locker room amid 4-game losing streak

Deion: Colorado is United

🚨 Week 7 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📳 Tap for full rankings

One of the biggest games in the Big 12 this weekend takes place Saturday at noon ET on FS1 when undefeated Texas Tech (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) visits Cincinnati (4-2, 1-2 Big 12) at Nippert Stadium. The Red Raiders are coming off a dominant 53-25 victory over Arizona State and have emerged as a legitimate […]

Texas Tech vs. Cincinnati Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 8

The state of West Virginia is mourning the loss of one of its most respected business and philanthropic leaders as longtime businessman Ike Morris has passed away. Among those feeling the loss most deeply is West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez, who described Morris as “the most influential person” in his life. Rodriguez’s relationship […]

Rich Rodriguez Pays Tribute to Ike Morris Following West Virginia Businessman's Passing

West Virginia quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. continues to emerge as one of the biggest stars in the Big 12, and on Tuesday he added another national honor to his growing résumé. Hawkins was named the Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week, while Kentucky defensive back Jordan Castell earned the defensive award. For Big […]

West Virginia's Michael Hawkins Jr. Named Walter Camp National Player of the Week

UCF will once again be without starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III when the Knights host No. 2 BYU on Saturday, according to a report from Pete Thamel. Barnett is still recovering from the hamstring injury he suffered in UCF’s Sept. 12 loss at Pitt and is not expected to start against the Cougars. Instead, Keyone […]

UCF's Alonza Barnett III Won't Start vs. BYU as Big 12 Showdown Looms

What a weekend it was for the Big 12. Five of the nation’s top 10 teams lost in Week 7, but the Big 12’s top contenders all survived and, in some cases, thrived. The result? Three Big 12 teams now sit inside the top 10 heading into Week 8, giving the conference plenty of momentum […]

Big 12 Week 7 Overreactions: Is the Big 12 College Football's Best Conference?

😱 Multiple top teams fall ❓ Arch, Bryce's jobs in question 📲 Full recap after Saturday

CFB Week 7 Winners & Losers 📊

🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📲 Tap for full rankings

Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll

For all the talk about the SEC and Big Ten separating themselves from the rest of college football, one set of ratings paints a much different picture through seven weeks of the 2026 season. CBS Sports’ Tom Fornelli updated his conference ratings following Week 7, and the SEC remains on top with a 9.00 rating. […]

Big 12 Closer to SEC Than Big Ten in Latest Fornelli Conference Ratings

What’s going on in the Big 12 and beyond? I expand and explain every Sunday in Postscripts at Heartland College Sports, your home for independent Big 12 coverage. Well, here we go. It now appears we are as close to a 24-team College Football Playoff as we’ve been. ESPN’s handshake deal with the CFP to […]

24-Team College Football Playoff: What It Means for the Big 12 and CFP

Tap for latest scenarios and bowl projections after a crazy Saturday 📲

CFP Bracket After Week 7 🏆

The Big 12 was one of the biggest beneficiaries of a chaotic Week 7 across college football. The latest AP Top 25 Poll was released Sunday, and BYU made the biggest statement for the conference, soaring from No. 8 to No. 2 following its 28-24 win over Notre Dame. The Cougars received 20 first-place votes […]

AP Top 25: BYU Jumps to No. 2, Big 12 Lands Five Ranked Teams

The Big 12 is getting the ESPN College GameDay spotlight for a second consecutive Saturday. After spending Week 7 in Provo for BYU’s massive showdown against Notre Dame, College GameDay announced Sunday that it will head to Salt Lake City for Houston’s Week 8 matchup against Utah. That means the biggest pregame show in college […]

College GameDay Heading to Utah for Houston-Utah in Week 8

Conference confirms that one second should've remained after incomplete pass on final play (ESPN)

Big 12's Clock Error in ND-BYU

Last year's Pop-Tarts Bowl opt out was NOT forgotten 📲

Internet Trolls Notre Dame 😅

Bear Bachmeier reveals Notre Dame 'disrespected me and my family' during high school recruitment after upset win 🎥

BYU QB's Heated Presser 😳

Tap for final box score, highlights, and more from a wild night in Boulder 📲

Buffs Fall Short vs. Utah

Bear Bachmeier had a little extra motivation for BYU’s massive win over Notre Dame on Saturday night. And apparently, it dated all the way back to his recruitment. Following BYU’s 28-24 win over No. 2 Notre Dame, Bachmeier revealed that his experience with the Fighting Irish coming out of high school wasn’t one he had […]

Bear Bachmeier Says Notre Dame 'Disrespected' His Family Before BYU

There’s another change at the top of the Big 12 in ESPN’s Football Power Index. Following a wild Week 7 in the Big 12, Texas Tech has jumped Utah to become the highest-rated Big 12 team in ESPN’s updated FPI rankings. The Red Raiders climbed two spots nationally to No. 9 with an FPI rating […]

ESPN FPI Rankings: Texas Tech Takes Over Top Spot in Big 12

The Big 12 has acknowledged a significant officiating mistake at the end of BYU’s 28-24 victory over Notre Dame on Saturday night. Notre Dame had driven deep into BYU territory in the final seconds and faced what appeared to be one final opportunity from the Cougars’ eight-yard line. CJ Carr’s pass intended for Jaden Greathouse […]

Big 12 Admits Officials Made Mistake at End of BYU-Notre Dame

What a Saturday for the Big 12. Week 7 delivered just about everything you could ask for: a massive upset in Provo, a statement performance from one of the conference favorites, a ranked thriller in Houston, rivalry drama and a walk-off field goal in Morgantown. But let’s start with BYU. The Cougars entered Saturday night […]

Big 12 Football Week 7 Takeaways: BYU Upsets Notre Dame, Houston, Texas Tech Roll

Houston Wins Epic Shootout 🎇

No. 20 Cougars come out on top in wild duel with No. 18 Oklahoma State

BYU just picked up one of the biggest wins in program history. The No. 8 Cougars knocked off No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 on Saturday night in Provo, staying undefeated and delivering a massive statement for both BYU and the Big 12 in the College Football Playoff race. And Bear Bachmeier delivered when BYU needed […]

BYU Stuns No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 to Stay Undefeated

Cougars earn first EVER AP top-10 win with victory over No. 2 Notre Dame 📲

BYU Makes School History 🙌

Former Vandy QB wearing Colorado jacket 🎥

Pavia Pulls Up to Buffs Game🦬

🚨 BYU UPSETS NO. 2 NOTRE DAME

More Chaos. No. 8 Cougars hold Irish on final play to win 28-24

Houston isn’t just a nice story anymore. The No. 20 Cougars picked up one of their biggest wins of the season Saturday night, holding off No. 18 Oklahoma State 35-32 in a wild Big 12 showdown at TDECU Stadium. And once again, Conner Weigman was the difference. The Houston quarterback completed 24-of-33 passes for 343 […]

Houston Beats Oklahoma State 35-32 Behind Five Conner Weigman Touchdowns

BYU's Double-Pass TD 😮‍💨

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"Bear on the loose!" BYU gets tricky for the TD 🔥

Latest standings and bracket predictions after Week 7 📲

CFB Playoff Picture 🎨

Colorado HC doesn't see issue 📸

Deion Downplays Script Leak 🤨

Texas has gone from No. 1 in the country to making history for all the wrong reasons in the span of seven days. One week after the top-ranked Longhorns were stunned by unranked Oklahoma, Texas suffered another setback on Saturday, falling to unranked Florida. The back-to-back losses put Texas in some incredibly rare company. According […]

Texas Makes History After Back-to-Back Losses to Oklahoma, Florida

Player Hurt on Medical Cart

WVU trainer backs into wall with Cincy player riding

Cincinnati's 51-Yard TD ⚡

Isaiah Johnson finds the hole and makes the defense pay 🎥

Fan Roasts CJ Carr w/ Sign 🤭

Not the meatball sub 🎥

Welcome to Week 8 of the Big 12 football season. The BYU-Notre Dame matchup is the headliner, but several strong Big 12 games are part of the program this week, with two rivalries in the form of Kansas-Kansas State and Baylor-TCU reinforcing the weekend slate. But those budget seats? Here’s a look at my top […]

The Best Week 8 Big 12 Football Budget Seats

The Iowa State Cyclones tapped Jared Benko as the school’s next director of athletics on Friday. After a long search, Benko, previously the executive deputy athletic director at Auburn, is the name to replace longtime director Jamie Pollard, who stepped down from the longest tenure of any AD in the Big 12 or the Power […]

Iowa State Taps Jared Benko As its Next 'Director of Athletics'

Week 7 of the 2026 Big 12 football season is here, and Saturday brings one of the conference’s best slates of the season. The biggest game comes in Provo, where No. 8 BYU hosts No. 2 Notre Dame with College GameDay in town and the Cougars looking for a massive win for both their College […]

Big 12 Football Week 7 Predictions, Picks and Odds for Every Game

After a wild Week 6 in the Big 12, Week 7 brings another loaded slate for the Big 12, featuring several critical conference matchups and one massive non-conference showdown. From Notre Dame heading to Provo to Houston hosting Oklahoma State, we’re about to learn a lot more about several teams across the league. Some programs […]

Big 12 Week 7 Preview: Five Biggest Questions Facing BYU, Kansas, Houston and More

The Kansas Jayhawks are without wide receiver Keaton Kubecka and cornerback Syeed Gibbs this Saturday at Kansas State. Previously listed as “doubtful,” Kubecka and Gibbs are now out for the Governor’s Cup this weekend, as the Jayhawks search for an end to a 17-game losing streak against the Wildcats. Kubecka has 6 receptions for 67 […]

Kansas Jayhawks Injury Report: Keaton Kubecka, Syeed Gibbs Out for Sunflower Showdown

🤷 Regular season meaningless? 📈 G6 teams hit jackpot? 📲 24-team playoff takeaways

CFP Expansion Winners & Losers

Utah coach Morgan Scalley made it clear he’ll be watching when No. 2 Notre Dame travels to No. 8 BYU this weekend. In a visit with Sirius XM’s College Sports Radio, Scalley shared his thoughts on the upcoming Big 12 test for BYU and why he’s rooting for the conference to succeed. Utah officially joined […]

Watch: Utah's Morgan Scalley Eager to Watch BYU, Notre Dame Matchup

Expanded 24-team playoff still subject to board approval before deal is formalized on paper (ESPN)

CFP Makes 'Handshake' TV Deal

ESPN football staple Mel Kiper Jr. is warm on Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker. Kiper, revealing his midseason 2027 NFL Draft big board, listed the Cowboys’ sophomore gunslinger at No. 2 on his favorite 25 prospects for the upcoming draft class. It’s not a mock draft, Kiper says, but in October, Mestemaker finds himself alongside […]

Mel Kiper Hails Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker in Latest NFL Draft Board

CFB Picks in 60 Seconds ⏱️

Weekend is loaded with Top 25 matchups

The Big 12 Conference is nearing the halfway point of the 2026 college football season. Some teams are already out of the Big 12 title game race. Others? Well, they’re in it but the games — and the pressure — is going to start getting bigger. This weekend features a Top 25 showdown between Houston […]

Big 12 Stock Up, Stock Down: Oklahoma State Rises, BYU Faces Big Question

A ranked Big 12 showdown is set for Saturday night in Houston as No. 18 Oklahoma State visits No. 20 Houston in a game that could have major implications in the conference championship race. The Cowboys and Cougars have both emerged as contenders through the first half of the season, setting up a fascinating matchup […]

Oklahoma State vs. Houston Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 7

Cincinnati and West Virginia meet Saturday afternoon in Morgantown for a Big 12 matchup between two teams looking to get their seasons moving in the right direction. The Bearcats head to Milan Puskar Stadium for a noon ET kickoff on TNT/truTV, while the Mountaineers return home after another difficult defensive performance against Arizona. Can West […]

Cincinnati vs. West Virginia Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 7

The biggest game of the Big 12’s Week 7 slate takes place in Provo, where No. 8 BYU welcomes No. 2 Notre Dame for a massive Saturday night showdown. With ESPN College GameDay in town and two Top 10 teams meeting at LaVell Edwards Stadium, the Cougars have an opportunity to earn one of the […]

Notre Dame vs. BYU Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 7

As Brent Brennan continues to build momentum on the field at Arizona, the Wildcats’ head coach is also making an impact off of it. According to a post from Justin Spears, Brennan is purchasing 1,000 tickets for Arizona’s Homecoming game against Iowa State on October 24th and donating them to several local organizations and youth […]

Arizona Coach Brent Brennan Buys 1,000 Tickets for Fans

Safe to say Red Raiders enjoyed Longhorns' loss to Oklahoma 📸

Texas Tech Trolls Texas 😈

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CFP Bracket After Week 6 🏆

🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

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