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Ari and James continue their popular series, TOP 5 NEWCOMERS: NAMES YOU NEED TO KNOW! Today, they dive into the top five specialist poised to make a big impact in the Big 12 this season. The hosts share their differing opinions on who will dominate, highlighting their insights on each player's potential. Cincinnati Bengals and former BYU punter Ryan Rehkow joined Big 12 Today to share insights int...

Ari and James continue their popular series, TOP 5 NEWCOMERS: NAMES YOU NEED TO KNOW! Today, they dive into the top five linebackers poised to make a big impact in the Big 12 this season. The hosts share their differing opinions on who will dominate, highlighting their insights on each player's potential. Former NFL player and BYU linebacker Harvey Langi recently joined Big 12 Today to reflect on...

Ari and James continue their popular series, TOP 5 NEWCOMERS: NAMES YOU NEED TO KNOW! Today, they dive into the top five Safeties poised to make a big impact in the Big 12 this season. The hosts share their differing opinions on who will dominate, highlighting their insights on each player's potential. Denzel Johnson, former TCU safety, recently joined Big 12 Today to share insights into the safet...

Ari and James continue their popular series, TOP 5 NEWCOMERS: NAMES YOU NEED TO KNOW! Today, they dive into the top five Defensive Backs poised to make a big impact in the Big 12 this season. The hosts share their differing opinions on who will dominate, highlighting their insights on each player's potential. Former TCU Defensive Back Ranthony Texada Joins Big 12 Today to Discuss the Defensive Bac...

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joined Big 12 Today to discuss various topics related to the conference. He praised the exceptional performance of Big 12 basketball this season and highlighted the exciting Arizona vs. Kansas game at Allen Fieldhouse on Monday night, which he attended. Yormark spoke about the talented freshmen in the conference, noting that while they carry the "freshman" label,...

Ari and James continue their popular series, TOP 5 NEWCOMERS: NAMES YOU NEED TO KNOW! Today, they dive into the top five Running Backs poised to make a big impact in the Big 12 this season. The hosts share their differing opinions on who will dominate, highlighting their insights on each player's potential. Former Iowa State RB Jeff Woody joined Big 12 Today to discuss the current state of the run...

Kansas alum Tyshawn Taylor joined Big 12 Today to discuss the red-hot Kansas Jayhawks. He began by comparing Melvin Council to himself, noting their similar play styles, height, and overall approach on the court. Tyshawn described Melvin as a good kid who has embraced a different role than he initially expected when he first arrived at Kansas. He praised Melvin’s "dog" mentality—a rele...

Ari and James continue their popular series, TOP 5 NEWCOMERS: NAMES YOU NEED TO KNOW! Today, they dive into the top five Defensive ends poised to make a big impact in the Big 12 this season. The hosts share their differing opinions on who will dominate, highlighting their insights on each player's potential. Former Texas Tech and NFL defensive end Kerry Hyder joined Big 12 Today to discuss the cri...

Ari and James continue their popular series, TOP 5 NEWCOMERS: NAMES YOU NEED TO KNOW! Today, they dive into the top five wide receivers poised to make a big impact in the Big 12 this season. The hosts share their differing opinions on who will dominate, highlighting their insights on each player's potential. Both Ari and James agree that Wyatt Young of Oklahoma State is definitely someone to watch...

Ari and James continue their series TOP 5 NEWCOMERS, NAMES YOU NEED TO KNOW! Today, they discuss the top five tight ends they believe will dominate the Big 12 this season. The hosts highlight their differing opinions and explain why each player they picked could have a significant impact in the conference. Both agree that BYU's TE Ryder Lyons has great potential, though they note that his producti...

Former TCU OT and Super Bowl Champion Marshall Newhouse joined Big 12 Today to discuss the importance of offensive line play in the Big 12. Marshall begins by giving a short take on the Superbowl noting that neither line for the Patriots or the Seahawks played well but gave credit to the Seahawks defense for being able to lead Seattle to a win. Marshall then goes into how important the OLine is fo...

Former St. John’s Head Coach and Kansas Assistant Coach Norm Roberts joined Big 12 Today to Preview This Weekend’s Men’s Basketball Games Coach Norm Roberts opened by praising Kansas Head Coach Bill Self, highlighting his exceptional coaching this season and the team’s significant defensive improvement. He emphasized how well Kansas has performed with and without Darryn Pet...

Former BYU Center Eric Mika joined Big 12 Today to Analyze BYU's Season and Discuss His Post-Playing Career Eric Mika reflected on BYU's current season, acknowledging the team's recent struggles, particularly on the defensive end. He pointed out that defensive issues have contributed to BYU's three-game losing streak and emphasized the need for improvement in that area. Eric is open to lineup chan...

Marc Daniels, Radio PXP Announcer for UCF, joined Big 12 Today to Discuss UCF Basketball's Turnaround. Marc Daniels highlighted the impressive progress of UCF's basketball program since joining the Big 12. Despite a recent loss at Houston, he pointed out the credibility of UCF's season wins over top-tier teams like Kansas and Texas Tech, emphasizing the program's growth and competitiveness. He exp...

Big 12 Women’s Basketball Analyst Rachel Galligan joined Big 12 Today to recap the night on the hardcourt. She highlighted TCU’s impressive bounce-back after a tough loss to Texas Tech over the weekend. When asked about the top team in the Big 12, Rachel believes TCU remains in the conversation, along with Baylor, Texas Tech, and West Virginia, citing TCU’s array of weapons as a...

Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports joined Big 12 Today to unveil his 2026 Big 12 Power Rankings. He explained that his rankings are heavily influenced by factors such as team retention and consistency. Shehan acknowledged that Iowa State fans might be unhappy with their placement, but he explained that he predicts they will finish last this season due to concerns over roster retention and consistency....

Big 12 Analyst and Content Creator Chancellor Johnson joined Big 12 Today to review an exciting night in the conference. He highlighted Houston's impressive win over UCF, praising Houston’s physical "bully ball" style of play. While Chancellor acknowledged UCF as a strong, tournament-caliber team, he emphasized that Houston proved to be the better team last night. Chancellor also broke down...

Rachel Becker, Utah Talons Infielder, joined Big 12 Today to Discuss Big 12 Softball. Rachel Becker highlighted the strength of the Big 12 softball conference, mentioning Oklahoma State and Arizona as teams to watch. She praised Texas Tech for recruiting all three Americans this season, noting that most programs aim for one All-American, making Tech’s achievement notable. Becker shared that...

Chris Level of Texas Tech Radio Network & Locked On Red Raiders Joins Big 12 Today Chris Level recapped the recent Kansas vs. Texas Tech basketball game, praising the strength of the Big 12 Conference and highlighting key freshmen like AJ Dybantsa, Kingston Flemings, and Darryn Peterson. He then shifted to football, discussing the importance of quarterback Brendan Sorsby as the new starter and...

Cat Osterman, ESPN Analyst and Texas Volts GM, joined Big 12 Today to Discuss Big 12 Softball. On National Girls & Women in Sports Day, Cat Osterman highlighted how Athletes Unlimited gained national airtime during COVID on networks like ESPN and has continued to expand. She shared her admiration for women athletes like Cheryl Swoopes and Cynthia Cooper. Osterman expressed excitement about Tex...

Eric Bailey, Oklahoma State Beat Writer for Tulsa world joined Big 12 Today to preview the matchup as Oklahoma State hosts BYU. He highlighted that this game is a key opportunity for Oklahoma State to earn a Quad 1 win. Bailey noted BYU will be motivated after recent losses to Kansas and Arizona. He emphasized the need for Oklahoma State to improve defensively, especially in clutch moments and aga...

Mitch Harper, BYU Insider for KSL Sports, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the offseason for the BYU Cougars. Mitch pointed out that BYU has retained the majority of their Big 12 runner-up team, which bodes well for their upcoming season. He analyzed key positions of need that could help elevate the team to new heights. Focusing on defense, Mitch explained how BYU has prioritized improving their def...

Anne O'Neil, ESPN TV Analyst and Iowa State Alum, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the latest on women's hoops in the Big 12. She emphasized the unpredictable nature of the league, noting that any team can win on any given night. Anne highlighted recent upsets, including Texas Tech's victory over TCU and West Virginia's win over Baylor. She then broke down Iowa State's current four-game winning stre...

Matt Tait, Managing Editor for R1S1 Sports' KU Site Wave the Wheat, joined Big 12 Today to recap Kansas Jayhawks' big win last night over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Matt began by highlighting the team’s grit, pointing out how Kansas managed to rally after trailing by 10 points in the second half. He praised Darryn Peterson’s resilience, noting how he didn't perform well early but step...

Josh Furlong, Sports Director of KSL.com and Bear Writer covering Utah Athletics, appeared on Big 12 Today to discuss the Utah Utes' offseason. The key highlight was Morgan Scalley being named the new head coach. Changes to the offensive line raise questions about offensive impact, as this year's line will differ from last season’s notable unit. On defense, Karson Kaufusi and Pupu Sepulona a...