The Latest Breaking News from the Big 12

McLaughlin: Can Aztecs Surprise Mountain West in 2025?

Once a conference contender, San Diego State Aztec football currently has an uphill battle to compete in the Mountain West.

SuperWest Sports · Aug 15, 2025

Sports Illustrated’s College Football Preseason Top 25: No. 8 Arizona State

The Sun Devils are knocking on the door of Big 12 title and College Football Playoff contention after a surprising 2024 season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 13, 2025

McLaughlin: Will Oregon Foe Okla St Bounce Back in 2025?

Oklahoma State had a surprisingly horrible season in 2024, going 3-9, but Mike Gundy has what he needs to reload this Fall.

SuperWest Sports · Aug 13, 2025

Instead of Hammering CFP Selection Committee, SMU Should Celebrate Its Decisions

The Mustangs were the final team into the 2024 playoff because the committee took into account all of the subjective things college football teams and fans say they care about.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 23, 2025

Tony Petitti's CFP Proposal Doesn't Have College Football’s Best Interests in Mind

The commissioner remains the lone power figure pushing for College Football Playoff expansion with more opportunities for Power 4 teams.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2025

Memphis Offered Huge Nine-Figure Payment to Power 4 Conference for Membership Bid

The school still faces an uphill battle to receive an offer, according to reports.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 21, 2025

Big 12 Hopes Parity Will Result in Multiple Bids to College Football Playoff

Picked last in the 2024 preseason, Arizona State was the league’s only participant in the playoff as the conference chose not to rank its teams this year.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8, 2025

Big 12 Cancels Preseason Poll One Year After Arizona State, Picked 16th, Wins Conference

The Sun Devils certainly didn't make the Big 12's preseason poll look good.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27, 2025

Utah Football Aiming for Revamped Offense With New Mexico Additions

Quarterback Devon Dampier and offensive coordinator Jason Beck join the Utes from the Lobos for a renewed focus on the position that has been in flux in recent seasons.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27, 2025

Back at UCF, Scott Frost Bridging Past Success With Hopeful Future

The Knights are now in the Big 12 and looking to an old friend to lead them to previous heights like the 2018 Peach Bowl win after an unbeaten season.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24, 2025