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Chris Level joined Big 12 Today to discuss the latest in Texas Tech sports from Lubbock. He shared his insights on the quarterback battle for next season, predicting Brendan Sorsby will be the starter. He noted Sorsby’s potential NFL Draft departure as the only reason he wouldn’t be the starter. Chris praised QB Behren Morton for his resilience, leading the offense despite injuries as...

Rachel Galligan joined Big 12 Today to discuss the latest in women's hoops across the conference. She highlighted TCU’s impressive undefeated run in non-conference play, noting that while they haven't faced the same level of challenge as some outside teams, their head coach believes this squad could be the best he's ever coached. The optimism in Fort Worth is sky-high. Rachel also broke down...

BYU men's basketball head coach Kevin Young joined Big 12 Today to discuss the team's 10-1 start. Young gives high praise to AJ Dybansta’s overall game and highlights his exceptional passing ability. He also highlights contributions from Rob Wright and Richie Saunders, and explaining how he uses analytics in coaching. He emphasized the importance of non-conference games for team development...

Shreyas Laddha, KU reporter for The Kansas City Star, joined Big 12 Today to discuss Darryn Peterson’s injury status, his commitment to Kansas, and the future of head coach Bill Self. Shreyas clarified that Peterson’s injuries are not due to load management, highlighted the strong team chemistry despite limited playing time, and emphasized that Kansas struggles offensively without him....

Jason Scheer, Senior Editor & Publisher of WILDCATAUTHORITY.COM, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the top team in men's college basketball—Arizona. Jason highlighted how physical Arizona is, excelling in rebounding and defense. He emphasized that this team has few weaknesses and is a strong contender for the national championship. TUNE IN!

Chris Karpman, Owner & Publisher of SunDevilSource.com for 24/7 Sports, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the latest rumors about Kenny Dillingham potentially moving to Michigan. He confirms that Michigan is indeed interested in Dillingham. Karpman also breaks down the details of Dillingham's contract negotiations with Arizona State. TUNE IN!

Chris Vannini, Senior Writer for The Athletic, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the offseason outlook for college football in the Big 12. He explained the factors behind extensions for Texas Tech coaches James Blanchard, Mack Leftwich, Sheil Wood, and Kenny Perry. Vannini also provided insights into the transfer portal, discussing Brendan Sorsby's potential to play at Texas Tech. He delved into what...

Ari and James discuss the importance of emphasizing defense in youth basketball to foster well-rounded players. They then debate Joel Klatt’s controversial claim that the NCAA Tournament is a joke, questioning its fairness and quality. TUNE IN!

Iowa State Women's Basketball Head Coach Bill Fennelly joined Big 12 Today to discuss the Cyclones’ impressive 12-0 start. Coach Fennelly shared insights into why Audi Crooks has been performing so well this season, highlighting her contributions on both ends of the court. He also mentioned the areas Crooks is working to improve, such as free throw shooting and her defensive play. Coach prai...

College Basketball Analyst Mike O'Donnell of CBS Sports joined Big 12 Today to discuss the strength of the Big 12 in men's college hoops. He highlighted Arizona’s impressive resume, emphasizing that they have been the top team in basketball so far this season. Mike also analyzed Iowa State’s recent performance, noting what sets them apart from previous seasons. He praised Tamin Lipsey&...

Steve Bartle, Utah Reporter for KSL Sports, joined Big 12 Today to discuss Kyle Whittingham stepping down as Utah's head coach and his successor, Morgan Scalley. Steve discusses that Kyle Whittingham did not want to leave Utah. He explains the reasons behind Whittingham's decision and details the transition process.  Steve also discusses the future of Utah football, marking the first time in...

Ross Dellenger, Senior Writer for Yahoo Sports, joins Big 12 Today to discuss the conference's nearing private capital deal, potentially raising up to $500 million. The agreement is with RedBird and Weatherford Capital for a cash infusion, ending over three years of private equity exploration. This marks the first publicly announced conference-wide capital agreement in major college sports. TUNE I...

Chancellor Johnson, Big 12 analyst and content creator, joins Big 12 Today to review the weekend's action on the hardcourt. He discusses Arizona's strong performance following their big win over Alabama. Chancellor breaks down the performances of Iowa State and BYU as the season progresses. He also breaks down and highlights the personal significance of the Houston vs. New Orleans game for Mercy M...

Texas Tech head men’s basketball coach Grant McCasland joins us on Big 12 Today! The Red Raiders are off to a 7–2 start , riding a three-game winning streak into their matchup in Dallas against Arkansas at the American Airlines Center , tipping off 11:00 AM CT on ESPN2 . Coach McCasland breaks down everything happening with his squad — how the team has performed so far, key areas...

Norm Roberts—former St. John’s head coach and longtime Kansas assistant—joins Big 12 Today for a deep, wide-ranging conversation about the state of Big 12 basketball. With 37 years of coaching experience, including 14 seasons alongside Bill Self and a national championship run in 2022, Roberts brings exceptional insight into how the game and the conference continue to evolve. In...

Gary Stokan, President and CEO of the Peach Bowl, joins Big 12 Today to reflect on his remarkable 28-year run leading one of the most prestigious events in college football. This upcoming Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl—also a College Football Playoff semifinal on January 9th in Atlanta—will be his final one before stepping away from the role. With the Big 12’s own Texas Tech in position...

Greg Wrubell, the voice of the BYU Cougars, joins Big 12 Today to break down the latest on the hardwood and the gridiron. Greg explains why BYU had a strong case for a CFP berth—despite two losses to No. 4 Texas Tech—and why the committee ultimately kept the 11–2 Cougars out of the 12-team field. He also shares his insight on Texas Tech’s chances to win the national title a...

Josh Furlong joins Big 12 Today to break down one of the biggest business moves in Utah athletics history. Furlong — Sports Director, Utah Athletics beat writer, AP Top 25 voter, Heisman voter and host of the Utah Checkdown podcast — explains why Utah has partnered with a private equity firm and what the program hopes to gain from it. He details how the deal injects new capital into th...

Kellis Robinett, K-State beat writer for The Wichita Eagle and The Kansas City Star , joins Big 12 Today to break down a pivotal moment for Kansas State athletics. Robinett dives into the Wildcats’ major football developments, including the retirement of longtime head coach Chris Klieman and the hiring of Collin Klein to lead the program. He discusses how Klein is expected to build out his f...

Oklahoma State MBB Head Coach Steve Lutz joins Big 12 Today to discuss the Cowboys' impressive 9-0 start. Coach Lutz highlights the importance of improving their defense and expresses excitement about how his team is developing as the season progresses. TUNE IN!

Shehan Jeyarajah joins Big 12 Today to discuss how he started his career covering college sports. He shares his first experience watching a college football highlight, explains how he fell in love with college football during his time at Baylor, and provides insights on what to expect from Texas Tech in the upcoming college football playoff. TUNE IN!

Ari and James analyze the new $500 million agreement between Utah and private equity firm Otro. They explore the short-term and long-term implications of the deal for Utah athletics and discuss what it means for the future of college football business. TUNE IN!

Big 12 WBB Analyst Rachel Galligan joins Big 12 Today to share the latest insights from the court. She discusses Arizona State's performance under first-year head coach Molly Miller, highlights key plays from Oklahoma State and Baylor, and explores the star power in the conference, featuring Olivia Miles of TCU and Audi Crooks of Iowa State. TUNE IN!

Travis Hines, Iowa State columnist at the Des Moines Register, joined Big 12 Today to discuss Matt Campbell's departure to Penn State and Jimmy Rogers' arrival at Iowa State. Hines explores the fan base's reactions to these changes and shares what fans anticipate for the future of the program. TUNE IN!

David Smoak of 365 Sports joins Big 12 Today to analyze the appointment of Doug McNamee as Baylor's new Athletic Director. Smoaky discusses the implications of this hire for the entire Baylor athletic program, with a particular focus on how it will impact the football program and head coach Dave Aranda’s long-term future. TUNE IN!