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Ahead of the season, Houston Defensive Lineman Carlos Allen Jr. earned preseason honors, being named to both the Phil Steele and Athlon Sports All‑Big 12 teams. In 2024, he ranked first in run‑defense grade among Big 12 interior DLs and fourth nationally per PFF, with 43 tackles and 2.5 sacks. He sits with Ari and James to talk about his feelings towards the 2025 season.

Cincinnati Quarterback Brendan Sorsby elaborated on Big 12 Today that the coaching consistency and system fit played a major role in his commitment to UC. “I knew that the system fits me. I can run a little bit. I like to think so… I want to be the reason that we’re here in Dallas, playing for a Big 12 Championship."

Cincinnait Head Coach Scott Satterfield came into Big 12 Media Days projecting confidence in depth, chemistry, and leadership—while also acknowledging that Cincinnati is at a critical “make-it-or-break-it” moment in their Big 12 journey on Big 12 Today.

Cincinnati Bearcats DL Dontay Corleone sat with Big 12 Today and talked about playing through challenging health issues—including stepping away for blood clots early last season—but returned strong, logging 26 tackles, 5 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks en route to being named to his third consecutive All Big 12 First Team selection. 

BYU Cougar RB LJ Martin and WR Chase Roberts talk about the highly anticipated look of the Cougars offense from Big 12 Media Days with Ari and James on Big 12 Radio.

BYU Cougar Linebackers Jack Kelly and Isaiah Glasker talk to Big 12 Today about their defense going into the upcoming season.

Cougars Head Coach Kalani Sitake sat with Big 12 Today and talked about how strong the culture, depth, and competition as central tenets of BYU football

Baylor LB Keaton Thomas reflects on the 2024 season and how hot the Bears got towards the end and he is optimistic about how stout the Bears are on defense for this upcoming season.

Baylor Bears QB Sawyer Robertson sat with Big 12 Today to discuss the wild finish to last season and how that momentum will carry the Bears into 2025.

Baylor Head Coach Dave Aranda reinforced that Baylor is rebuilding its identity around a high school–style culture, emphasizing character, fundamentals, and community traits from its feeder programs. He stressed consistency: wanting practices to mirror game conditions and instill a championship mindset every day.

Once an unknown redshirt freshman, Sun Devils QB Sam Leavitt, is now a Heisman candidate, one of the faces of college football, and described internally as "the most famous returning Sun Devil athlete in more than 30 years." 

At 2025 Big 12 Media Days, Sun Devils DB Xavion Alford showed his leadership voice—he’s energized by last year’s momentum and ready to take things further. His message? The team isn’t resting on past success—they’re aiming higher, tighter, and tougher.

Coming off a full season under his belt, Arizona QB Noah Fifita says he’s leaned heavily on new Offensive Coordinator Seth Doege: “I have two years under my belt now… using Coach Doege… one of the best offensive minds I’ve ever been around.” He emphasized wanting to be the "smartest, most prepared player" and working to enhance his mobility

Arizona Head Coach Brent Brennan described the jump from Year 1 to Year 2 as “night and day.” He said the first year was chaotic — “spent the first six months … asking them to stay” amid heavy transfer portal traffic. Now, with better retention and improved recruiting, the program has found a stable foundation.

Cody Campbell is not just a Texas Tech alum and Chairman on the Board of Regents —he’s emerging as a national voice for college athletics reform. On  Big 12 Today , he outlined urgent threats from conference consolidation and called for sweeping policy change. Through a nonprofit, federal commission, and his position at Texas Tech, he’s working to create a more inclusive and...

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joined Big 12 Today with Ari Temkin and James Westling to talk aboujt the deepest football conference in the country, his thoughts on the "5+11" playoff model and playing for the right to play for a National Championship and more from the 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days powered by Microsoft Copilot.

College football expert Phil Steele breaks down the 2025 Big 12 season with Ari Temkin and James Westling on Big 12 Today. From team previews and schedule analysis to sleeper picks and transfer portal impact, Steele shares his in-depth insights and data-driven projections that fans and analysts rely on year after year. Don’t miss this must-listen segment as one of the most trusted voices in...

Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew joined Big 12 Today with Ari Temkin, James Westling and Brian Dancel to talk about being at the NBA Draft to see VJ Edgecombe get drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. He also talked with us about the upcoming 2025-26 season, the major overhaul on his roster and the the hiring of longtime associate Ron Sanchez as his associate head coach.

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joined Big 12 Today with Ari Temkin and James Westling to discuss a historic partnership with PayPal to enable institutional payments for Student-Athletes in the new revenue sharing model.

The "Voice of the Bears" John Morris joined Big 12 Today with Ari Temkin and James Westling to talk about all things Baylor. From VJ Edgecombe selected in the NBA Draft to the upcoming kickoff to the 2025 college football season, Morris takes on all topics for the Bears.

CBS Sports College Football writer and Baylor graduate Shehan Jeyarajah joined Big 12 Today with Ari Temkin and James Westling to talk about his article " West Texas boom: Inside Texas Tech's bold all-in bet on NIL and the billionaire landman responsible" that can be found on CBSSports.com. A comprehensive  look into Texas Tech, it's athletic program and the key members behind the Lubbock tur...

CBS Sports NBA writer and Oklahom State graduate Kyle Boone joined Big 12 Today with Ari Temkin and James Westling to breakdown night number one of the 2025 NBA Draft and where the surprises were. He also talked about the three Big 12 players taken in Baylor's VJ Edgecombe, BYU's Egor Demin and Arizona's Carter Bryant. He also takes a look at what night number two of the NBA Draft has in store for...

BYU Basketball Assistant Coach Chris Burgess joined Big 12 Today with Ari Temkin and James Westling to talk about the Cougars basketball program and international phenom Egor Demin in advance of the 2025 NBA Draft. Burgess a former number one recruit in the country before he went to play at Duke under Coach Mike Krzyzewski and at Utah under Rick Majerus, he talks about the progress of the BYU prog...

West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker joined Big 12 Today with Ari Temkin and James Westling to talk about all things about the Mountaineer Athletic Department. From the hiring of football coach Rich Rodriguez, to the basketball coach hiring of Ross Hodge, to his thoughts on life in the collegiate athletics space post the house settlement, Baker gives us an interesting view as an athletic dir...

BYU Insider from KSL Sports, Mitch Harper, joined Big 12 Today with Ari Temkin and James Westling to talk about all things Cougars. On a day that Kalani Sitake await the commitment from a five-star rated quarterback and just a day before the NBA Draft where star guard Egor Demin departs Kevin Young's program for the professional ranks.