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Ari and James highlight the top 5 wide receivers they believe will dominate the Big 12 this season. The hosts provide detailed analysis and commentary on each player, explaining why they made their top 5 list. While some players overlap between their rankings, most selections differ, offering diverse perspectives. Tune in to Big 12 Radio to catch their top 5 wide receivers! TUNE IN!

Cincinnati Men's Basketball Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun joined Big 12 Today to discuss his new role leading the Bearcats. He began by expressing that he is and has always been a Bearcat, sharing his excitement to return to Cincinnati. Calhoun credited Bob Huggins as a significant influence and emphasized his goal of restoring Cincinnati to a powerhouse status. He reflected on his coaching journey, h...

Gary Parrish, CBS Sports Columnist and TV Analyst, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the NCAA Tournament expansion. He expressed a negative view of the expansion, calling it a "negative," and indicated that he wasn't surprised by it given the longstanding narrative surrounding the topic. Parrish noted that the expansion is primarily driven by increased revenue for media networks and is closely tied t...

Trey Wallace, Senior National College Sports Reporter for Outkick and Fox, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the latest developments regarding Brendan Sorsby. He reports that multiple states are investigating Sorsby's gambling activities. Wallace explains that Sorsby has retained attorney Jeffrey Kessler, who is working to build a case for Sorsby to play for Texas Tech this season. The NCAA is curren...

Matthew Postins, Big 12 Senior Columnist and Writer for Heartland College Sports, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the Redbird Capital deal with the conference. Postins explains that the private capital deal aims to enhance resources for member institutions, though some teams have chosen to decline the investment. He emphasizes that while the Big 12 may not surpass the SEC or Big Ten in revenue, the...

Big 12 analyst and content creator Chancellor Johnson joined Big 12 Today to discuss his new series, "Film Don't Lie," a 2026 NBA Draft series. In the series, Johnson highlights Big 12 players projected to be drafted in the top 10, featuring direct insights from the players themselves. He is particularly high on AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Kingston Flemings Jr., with Johnson predicting Dyban...

Kansas Baseball Head Coach Dan Fitzgerald appeared on Big 12 Today to discuss the team's impressive season. Kansas is currently 37-11 overall and 20-4 in Big 12 play. Coach Fitzgerald highlighted the efforts of his players, especially noting their resilience with 24 come-from-behind victories this season. He reflected on the new additions to the team after losing several players last year and cred...

Ben Portnoy, College Sports Reporter for SBJ, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the league's recent private capital deal with RedBird Capital, highlighting its significance in the ongoing growth of the Big 12. He clarified that this is a private capital deal, not a private equity transaction. Portnoy also examined the expanding Amazon Prime partnership with Duke, noting how it broadens sports viewers...

Lindsay Schnell, senior writer covering college basketball for The Athletic , joins Big 12 Today to break down her latest feature on Tyran Stokes —the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 class and a future Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball star. Schnell dives into Stokes’ elite talent, physical presence, and evolving mindset, while sharing how her perspective on the 6-foot-7, 230-pound Louisvill...

Chris Level of the Texas Tech Radio Network and Locked On Red Raiders joins Big 12 Today to break down a major storyline surrounding the Red Raiders football program. He dives into the latest developments involving quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the gambling-related news, unpacking the potential ramifications, how the team can respond, and what it could mean for Sorsby’s eligibility moving f...

Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports joined Big 12 Today to discuss the Brendan Sorsby situation and the potential next steps. Dellenger explained that Sorsby may be deemed ineligible if he violated NCAA rules while at Indiana. The prevailing assumption is that if Sorsby gambled on games during his time at Indiana, it would be difficult for him to return to college football. Texas Tech is considering th...

Big 12 Today Recaps the 2025-2026 Season! Join Ari and James for an in-depth review of the 2025-2026 Big 12 basketball season. In this episode of Modelo's Big 12 Basketball Team Recaps, they focus on the Arizona Wildcats. Ari and James analyze Arizona's season, highlighting their impressive achievements. They emphasize that Arizona was a formidable team this season, starting with a remarkable 23-0...

Pete Nakos of On3 appeared on Big 12 Today to discuss the Brendan Sorsby gambling situation and its implications for Sorsby and Texas Tech moving forward. Nakos confirmed that Sorsby has entered a treatment program for gambling addiction. He also highlighted the NCAA's guidelines on gambling and explained that an investigation is underway to determine if Sorsby violated any of those rules. Regardi...

Big 12 Today Recaps the 2025-2026 Season! Join Ari and James for an in-depth review of the 2025-2026 Big 12 basketball season. In this episode of Modelo's Big 12 Basketball Team Recaps, they focus on the Houston Cougars. Ari and James analyze Houston's season, highlighting the team's success under head coach Kelvin Sampson. They acknowledge that the Cougars entered the season with high expectation...

Recently drafted Detroit Lions and former Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney joined Big 12 Today to share his draft experience. He recounted watching the draft with his family and described how nerve-wracking the moment was. Abney received a call from the Lions' general manager, confirming his status as one of the newest members of Detroit. Reflecting on his time at Arizona State, he praised Coa...

In this episode of Big 12 Today, Ari and James review the 2025-2026 season with a special focus on Texas Tech. Despite facing significant challenges due to injuries, the Red Raiders demonstrated resilience and adaptability under head coach Grant McCasland.  The hosts believe that, had it not been for the injuries, Texas Tech might have been a strong Final Four contender. They praise McCasland...

Chris Level of the Texas Tech Radio Network and Locked On Red Raiders joins Big 12 Today to break down a pivotal moment for Texas Tech Football as the program is expected to be well represented in the 2026 NFL Draft. Level previews what Red Raider fans can expect on draft night and puts the current class in perspective, highlighting the program’s recent surge in national relevance and its gr...

Former Baylor legend and NFL WR Corey Coleman joins Big 12 Today for a deep dive into his football journey—from college stardom to the pros and beyond. The Baylor Bears football legend reflects on his All-American career in Waco and what led him to choose Baylor as a top-ranked recruit. With the NFL Draft here, Coleman shares firsthand insight into the draft process after being selected 15th...

Big 12 Today Recaps the 2025-2026 Season!   Join Ari and James for a comprehensive review of the 2025-2026 Big 12 basketball season. In Modelo's Big 12 Basketball Team Recaps, this episode focuses on TCU.   Ari and James analyze the Horned Frogs' season, highlighting the success of head coach Jamie Dixon. They note that TCU faced some transfer challenges, particularly with David Punch tr...

Detroit Lions defensive end Payton Turner joined Big 12 Today to share insights about his NFL journey, his college career at Houston, and advice for aspiring prospects. Drafted in 2021 by the New Orleans Saints, Turner discussed how his draft experience differed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the combine they attended was mainly medical and not the typical event. He advises prospects to...

Big 12 Today Recaps the 2025-2026 Season! Join Ari and James for a full-court review of the 2025-2026 Big 12 basketball season. In Modelo's Big 12 Basketball Team Recaps, this episode features West Virginia. During the review, Ari and James analyzed the Mountaineers' season, highlighting their impressive performance under first-year head coach Ross Hodge. They commend West Virginia for winning the...

Former NFL and Texas Tech Football Cornerback Marcus Coleman joined Big 12 Today to discuss the defensive back position and what it takes to become an elite cornerback. He explained the transition from college to the NFL, highlighting the key differences between the levels. Marcus offered advice to cornerbacks about to get drafted, emphasizing the importance of studying film, working on deep ball...

Texas Tech Football Head Coach Joey McGuire joined Big 12 Today to discuss the spring football game held on Friday, April 17th. He analyzed the game, praising the defense's hot start while acknowledging the offense's comeback to secure the win. McGuire shared insights learned from Brendan Sorsby since his arrival in Lubbock, recalling their time facing each other at Cincinnati and noting Sorsby's...

Former TCU offensive tackle and Super Bowl champion Marshall Newhouse joined Big 12 Today to discuss what NFL teams look for to improve their offensive line. Newhouse breaks down the qualities that teams seek in guards and tackles. As a TCU star and Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers, he emphasizes the importance of attributes such as footwork, athleticism, arm length, and strength&mda...

Big 12 Today Recaps the 2025-2026 Season! Join Ari and James for a full court review of the 2025-2026 Big 12 basketball season. In Modelo's Big 12 Basketball Team Recaps, this episode features UCF. During the review, Ari and James analyzed the Knights' season, highlighting how the team exceeded expectations. Despite an unexpectedly strong start, the team eventually ran out of gas. The season was h...